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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,924,973.20, 425,887,459.80 and 181,888,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,924,973.20, 425,887,459.80 and 181,888,301.20 is: 272,832,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,924,973.20 : 425,887,459.80 = 181,888,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,924,973.20/425,887,459.80 = 181,888,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,924,973.20x = 425,887,459.80 × 181,888,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,924,973.20x = 77,463,946,565,405,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,463,946,565,405,296/283,924,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,832,451.80

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