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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,396,247.20, 423,293,007.60 and 160,966,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,396,247.20, 423,293,007.60 and 160,966,231.20 is: 241,277,569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,396,247.20 : 423,293,007.60 = 160,966,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,396,247.20/423,293,007.60 = 160,966,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,396,247.20x = 423,293,007.60 × 160,966,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,396,247.20x = 68,135,880,126,684,952
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,135,880,126,684,952/282,396,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,277,569.38

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