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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,217,188.80, 498,325,783.20 and 159,652,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,217,188.80, 498,325,783.20 and 159,652,391.20 is: 239,478,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,217,188.80 : 498,325,783.20 = 159,652,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,217,188.80/498,325,783.20 = 159,652,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,217,188.80x = 498,325,783.20 × 159,652,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,217,188.80x = 79,558,902,884,492,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,558,902,884,492,784/332,217,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,478,586.80

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