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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,924,973.70, 425,887,460.55 and 181,888,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,924,973.70, 425,887,460.55 and 181,888,301.70 is: 272,832,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,924,973.70 : 425,887,460.55 = 181,888,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,924,973.70/425,887,460.55 = 181,888,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,924,973.70x = 425,887,460.55 × 181,888,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,924,973.70x = 77,463,946,914,765,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,463,946,914,765,248/283,924,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,832,452.55

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