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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,008,145.20, 897,012,217.80 and 161,307,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,008,145.20, 897,012,217.80 and 161,307,985.20 is: 241,961,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,008,145.20 : 897,012,217.80 = 161,307,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,008,145.20/897,012,217.80 = 161,307,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,008,145.20x = 897,012,217.80 × 161,307,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,008,145.20x = 144,695,233,553,101,568
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,695,233,553,101,568/598,008,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,961,977.80

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