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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,217,238.23, 359,096,438.70 and 148,706,802.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,217,238.23, 359,096,438.70 and 148,706,802.18 is: 205,213,472.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,217,238.23 : 359,096,438.70 = 148,706,802.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,217,238.23/359,096,438.70 = 148,706,802.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,217,238.23x = 359,096,438.70 × 148,706,802.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,217,238.23x = 53,400,083,073,303,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,400,083,073,303,400/260,217,238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,213,472.55

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