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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,423,999.60, 498,635,999.40 and 159,811,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,423,999.60, 498,635,999.40 and 159,811,962.80 is: 239,717,944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,423,999.60 : 498,635,999.40 = 159,811,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,423,999.60/498,635,999.40 = 159,811,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,423,999.60x = 498,635,999.40 × 159,811,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,423,999.60x = 79,687,997,786,853,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,687,997,786,853,632/332,423,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,717,944.20

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