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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,208,023.60, 416,976,112.20 and 141,823,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,208,023.60, 416,976,112.20 and 141,823,204.40 is: 212,563,561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,208,023.60 : 416,976,112.20 = 141,823,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,208,023.60/416,976,112.20 = 141,823,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,208,023.60x = 416,976,112.20 × 141,823,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,208,023.60x = 59,136,888,390,457,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,136,888,390,457,936/278,208,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,563,561.70

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