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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,731,397.95, 388,731,109.15 and 162,651,926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,731,397.95, 388,731,109.15 and 162,651,926.69 is: 224,426,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,731,397.95 : 388,731,109.15 = 162,651,926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,731,397.95/388,731,109.15 = 162,651,926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,731,397.95x = 388,731,109.15 × 162,651,926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,731,397.95x = 63,227,863,867,588,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,227,863,867,588,184/281,731,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,426,046.68

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