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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,462,452.86, 384,255,688.59 and 160,995,353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,462,452.86, 384,255,688.59 and 160,995,353.22 is: 222,160,580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,462,452.86 : 384,255,688.59 = 160,995,353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,462,452.86/384,255,688.59 = 160,995,353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,462,452.86x = 384,255,688.59 × 160,995,353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,462,452.86x = 61,863,380,311,341,368
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,863,380,311,341,368/278,462,452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,160,580.99

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