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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,939,220.40, 425,908,830.60 and 146,189,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,939,220.40, 425,908,830.60 and 146,189,713.20 is: 219,284,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,939,220.40 : 425,908,830.60 = 146,189,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,939,220.40/425,908,830.60 = 146,189,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,939,220.40x = 425,908,830.60 × 146,189,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,939,220.40x = 62,263,489,794,761,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,263,489,794,761,384/283,939,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,284,569.80

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