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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,284,147.24, 384,067,552.50 and 168,276,647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,284,147.24, 384,067,552.50 and 168,276,647.56 is: 232,243,197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,284,147.24 : 384,067,552.50 = 168,276,647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,284,147.24/384,067,552.50 = 168,276,647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,284,147.24x = 384,067,552.50 × 168,276,647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,284,147.24x = 64,629,600,171,274,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,629,600,171,274,296/278,284,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,243,197.51

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