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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,297,863.40, 422,879,924.70 and 160,987,597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,297,863.40, 422,879,924.70 and 160,987,597.80 is: 241,158,124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,297,863.40 : 422,879,924.70 = 160,987,597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,297,863.40/422,879,924.70 = 160,987,597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,297,863.40x = 422,879,924.70 × 160,987,597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,297,863.40x = 68,078,423,235,297,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,078,423,235,297,888/282,297,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,158,124.31

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