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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,729,167.20, 422,593,750.80 and 281,729,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,729,167.20, 422,593,750.80 and 281,729,167.20 is: 422,593,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,729,167.20 : 422,593,750.80 = 281,729,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,729,167.20/422,593,750.80 = 281,729,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,729,167.20x = 422,593,750.80 × 281,729,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,729,167.20x = 119,056,985,476,808,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,056,985,476,808,336/281,729,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,593,750.80

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