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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,759,623.60, 424,139,435.40 and 146,710,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,759,623.60, 424,139,435.40 and 146,710,727.60 is: 220,066,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,759,623.60 : 424,139,435.40 = 146,710,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,759,623.60/424,139,435.40 = 146,710,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,759,623.60x = 424,139,435.40 × 146,710,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,759,623.60x = 62,225,805,171,387,192
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,225,805,171,387,192/282,759,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,066,091.40

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