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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,149,167.43, 388,992,719.33 and 150,187,228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,149,167.43, 388,992,719.33 and 150,187,228.71 is: 225,436,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,149,167.43 : 388,992,719.33 = 150,187,228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,149,167.43/388,992,719.33 = 150,187,228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,149,167.43x = 388,992,719.33 × 150,187,228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,149,167.43x = 58,421,738,504,539,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,421,738,504,539,552/259,149,167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,436,720.80

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