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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,759,621.60, 424,139,432.40 and 146,710,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,759,621.60, 424,139,432.40 and 146,710,725.60 is: 220,066,088.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,759,621.60 : 424,139,432.40 = 146,710,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,759,621.60/424,139,432.40 = 146,710,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,759,621.60x = 424,139,432.40 × 146,710,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,759,621.60x = 62,225,803,882,976,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,225,803,882,976,144/282,759,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,066,088.40

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