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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,316,167.80, 417,474,251.70 and 254,082,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,316,167.80, 417,474,251.70 and 254,082,458.20 is: 381,123,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,316,167.80 : 417,474,251.70 = 254,082,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,316,167.80/417,474,251.70 = 254,082,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,316,167.80x = 417,474,251.70 × 254,082,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,316,167.80x = 106,072,884,107,141,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,072,884,107,141,520/278,316,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,123,687.30

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