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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,248,976.80, 389,022,764.40 and 97,806,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,248,976.80, 389,022,764.40 and 97,806,775.20 is: 146,766,488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,248,976.80 : 389,022,764.40 = 97,806,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,248,976.80/389,022,764.40 = 97,806,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,248,976.80x = 389,022,764.40 × 97,806,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,248,976.80x = 38,049,062,065,353,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049,062,065,353,360/259,248,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,766,488.86

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