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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,679,250.40, 481,018,875.60 and 159,436,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,679,250.40, 481,018,875.60 and 159,436,114.40 is: 239,154,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,679,250.40 : 481,018,875.60 = 159,436,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,679,250.40/481,018,875.60 = 159,436,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,679,250.40x = 481,018,875.60 × 159,436,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,679,250.40x = 76,691,780,478,720,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,691,780,478,720,976/320,679,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,154,171.60

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