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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,759,624.10, 424,139,436.15 and 146,710,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,759,624.10, 424,139,436.15 and 146,710,728.10 is: 220,066,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,759,624.10 : 424,139,436.15 = 146,710,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,759,624.10/424,139,436.15 = 146,710,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,759,624.10x = 424,139,436.15 × 146,710,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,759,624.10x = 62,225,805,493,489,952
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,225,805,493,489,952/282,759,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,066,092.15

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