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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,695,005.80, 425,542,508.70 and 186,760,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,695,005.80, 425,542,508.70 and 186,760,167.40 is: 280,140,251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,695,005.80 : 425,542,508.70 = 186,760,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,695,005.80/425,542,508.70 = 186,760,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,695,005.80x = 425,542,508.70 × 186,760,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,695,005.80x = 79,474,390,160,627,952
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,474,390,160,627,952/283,695,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,140,251.10

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