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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,799,361.60, 422,699,042.40 and 160,867,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,799,361.60, 422,699,042.40 and 160,867,009.60 is: 241,300,514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,799,361.60 : 422,699,042.40 = 160,867,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,799,361.60/422,699,042.40 = 160,867,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,799,361.60x = 422,699,042.40 × 160,867,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,799,361.60x = 67,998,330,911,671,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,998,330,911,671,600/281,799,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,300,514.40

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