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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,838,256.10, 422,757,384.15 and 160,905,904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,838,256.10, 422,757,384.15 and 160,905,904.10 is: 241,358,856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,838,256.10 : 422,757,384.15 = 160,905,904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,838,256.10/422,757,384.15 = 160,905,904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,838,256.10x = 422,757,384.15 × 160,905,904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,838,256.10x = 68,024,159,111,606,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,024,159,111,606,752/281,838,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,358,856.15

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