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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,328,001.80, 426,492,002.70 and 131,272,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,328,001.80, 426,492,002.70 and 131,272,993.80 is: 196,909,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,328,001.80 : 426,492,002.70 = 131,272,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,328,001.80/426,492,002.70 = 131,272,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,328,001.80x = 426,492,002.70 × 131,272,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,328,001.80x = 55,986,882,026,186,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,986,882,026,186,680/284,328,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,909,490.70

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