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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,033,337.80, 426,050,006.70 and 161,589,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,033,337.80, 426,050,006.70 and 161,589,331.40 is: 242,383,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,033,337.80 : 426,050,006.70 = 161,589,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,033,337.80/426,050,006.70 = 161,589,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,033,337.80x = 426,050,006.70 × 161,589,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,033,337.80x = 68,845,135,725,618,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,845,135,725,618,520/284,033,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,383,997.10

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