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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,030,003.20, 426,045,004.80 and 181,993,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,030,003.20, 426,045,004.80 and 181,993,331.20 is: 272,989,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,030,003.20 : 426,045,004.80 = 181,993,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,030,003.20/426,045,004.80 = 181,993,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,030,003.20x = 426,045,004.80 × 181,993,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,030,003.20x = 77,537,349,664,671,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,537,349,664,671,984/284,030,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,989,996.80

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