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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,396,660.54, 357,966,972.12 and 141,922,464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,396,660.54, 357,966,972.12 and 141,922,464.22 is: 195,852,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,396,660.54 : 357,966,972.12 = 141,922,464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,396,660.54/357,966,972.12 = 141,922,464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,396,660.54x = 357,966,972.12 × 141,922,464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,396,660.54x = 50,803,554,792,279,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,803,554,792,279,728/259,396,660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,852,771.15

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