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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,663,235.73, 282,435,265.98 and 116,565,431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,663,235.73, 282,435,265.98 and 116,565,431.01 is: 160,860,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,663,235.73 : 282,435,265.98 = 116,565,431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,663,235.73/282,435,265.98 = 116,565,431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,663,235.73x = 282,435,265.98 × 116,565,431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,663,235.73x = 32,922,188,511,382,692
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,922,188,511,382,692/204,663,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,860,295.18

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