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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,044,199.82, 358,861,475.34 and 140,966,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,044,199.82, 358,861,475.34 and 140,966,423.82 is: 194,533,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,044,199.82 : 358,861,475.34 = 140,966,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,044,199.82/358,861,475.34 = 140,966,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,044,199.82x = 358,861,475.34 × 140,966,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,044,199.82x = 50,587,418,825,448,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,587,418,825,448,912/260,044,199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,533,924.85

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