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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,531,572, 391,271,252.76 and 158,082,277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,531,572, 391,271,252.76 and 158,082,277.68 is: 218,152,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,531,572 : 391,271,252.76 = 158,082,277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,531,572/391,271,252.76 = 158,082,277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,531,572x = 391,271,252.76 × 158,082,277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,531,572x = 61,853,050,827,007,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,853,050,827,007,784/283,531,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,152,251.58

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