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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,899,374.53, 389,016,363.67 and 158,137,394.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,899,374.53, 389,016,363.67 and 158,137,394.45 is: 218,226,926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,899,374.53 : 389,016,363.67 = 158,137,394.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,899,374.53/389,016,363.67 = 158,137,394.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,899,374.53x = 389,016,363.67 × 158,137,394.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,899,374.53x = 61,518,034,149,187,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,518,034,149,187,440/281,899,374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,226,926.72

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