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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,064,471.70, 423,096,707.55 and 160,908,170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,064,471.70, 423,096,707.55 and 160,908,170.90 is: 241,362,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,064,471.70 : 423,096,707.55 = 160,908,170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,064,471.70/423,096,707.55 = 160,908,170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,064,471.70x = 423,096,707.55 × 160,908,170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,064,471.70x = 68,079,717,325,682,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,079,717,325,682,728/282,064,471.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,362,256.35

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