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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,178,001.60, 598,767,002.40 and 140,391,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,178,001.60, 598,767,002.40 and 140,391,166.40 is: 210,586,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,178,001.60 : 598,767,002.40 = 140,391,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,178,001.60/598,767,002.40 = 140,391,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,178,001.60x = 598,767,002.40 × 140,391,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,178,001.60x = 84,061,597,868,767,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,061,597,868,767,600/399,178,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,586,749.60

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