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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,239,410.81, 388,105,194.18 and 155,788,854.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,239,410.81, 388,105,194.18 and 155,788,854.15 is: 214,985,742.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,239,410.81 : 388,105,194.18 = 155,788,854.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,239,410.81/388,105,194.18 = 155,788,854.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,239,410.81x = 388,105,194.18 × 155,788,854.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,239,410.81x = 60,462,463,489,729,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,462,463,489,729,448/281,239,410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,985,742.28

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