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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,232,001.60, 381,348,002.40 and 196,836,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,232,001.60, 381,348,002.40 and 196,836,373.60 is: 295,254,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,232,001.60 : 381,348,002.40 = 196,836,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,232,001.60/381,348,002.40 = 196,836,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,232,001.60x = 381,348,002.40 × 196,836,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,232,001.60x = 75,063,157,872,020,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,063,157,872,020,096/254,232,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,254,560.40

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