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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,217,043.80, 498,325,565.70 and 159,652,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,217,043.80, 498,325,565.70 and 159,652,246.20 is: 239,478,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,217,043.80 : 498,325,565.70 = 159,652,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,217,043.80/498,325,565.70 = 159,652,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,217,043.80x = 498,325,565.70 × 159,652,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,217,043.80x = 79,558,795,902,890,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,558,795,902,890,672/332,217,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,478,369.30

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