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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,924,983.20, 425,887,474.80 and 181,888,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,924,983.20, 425,887,474.80 and 181,888,311.20 is: 272,832,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,924,983.20 : 425,887,474.80 = 181,888,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,924,983.20/425,887,474.80 = 181,888,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,924,983.20x = 425,887,474.80 × 181,888,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,924,983.20x = 77,463,953,552,604,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,463,953,552,604,560/283,924,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,832,466.80

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