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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,759,618.60, 424,139,427.90 and 146,710,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,759,618.60, 424,139,427.90 and 146,710,722.60 is: 220,066,083.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,759,618.60 : 424,139,427.90 = 146,710,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,759,618.60/424,139,427.90 = 146,710,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,759,618.60x = 424,139,427.90 × 146,710,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,759,618.60x = 62,225,801,950,359,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,225,801,950,359,592/282,759,618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,066,083.90

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