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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,660,012.44, 389,807,647.56 and 183,434,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,660,012.44, 389,807,647.56 and 183,434,663.36 is: 252,969,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,660,012.44 : 389,807,647.56 = 183,434,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,660,012.44/389,807,647.56 = 183,434,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,660,012.44x = 389,807,647.56 × 183,434,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,660,012.44x = 71,504,234,605,322,128
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,504,234,605,322,128/282,660,012.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,969,049.24

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