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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,931,242.31, 384,913,555.52 and 151,772,445.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,931,242.31, 384,913,555.52 and 151,772,445.65 is: 209,439,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,931,242.31 : 384,913,555.52 = 151,772,445.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,931,242.31/384,913,555.52 = 151,772,445.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,931,242.31x = 384,913,555.52 × 151,772,445.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,931,242.31x = 58,419,271,683,575,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,419,271,683,575,664/278,931,242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,439,685.57

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