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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,256,135.60, 426,384,203.40 and 238,339,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,256,135.60, 426,384,203.40 and 238,339,633.20 is: 357,509,449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,256,135.60 : 426,384,203.40 = 238,339,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,256,135.60/426,384,203.40 = 238,339,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,256,135.60x = 426,384,203.40 × 238,339,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,256,135.60x = 101,624,254,640,630,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,624,254,640,630,176/284,256,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,509,449.80

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