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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,186,850.67, 350,749,786.98 and 142,652,109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,186,850.67, 350,749,786.98 and 142,652,109.96 is: 196,844,160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,186,850.67 : 350,749,786.98 = 142,652,109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,186,850.67/350,749,786.98 = 142,652,109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,186,850.67x = 350,749,786.98 × 142,652,109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,186,850.67x = 50,035,197,181,251,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,035,197,181,251,056/254,186,850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,844,160.31

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