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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,328,271.30, 426,492,406.95 and 185,692,821.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,328,271.30, 426,492,406.95 and 185,692,821.70 is: 278,539,232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,328,271.30 : 426,492,406.95 = 185,692,821.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,328,271.30/426,492,406.95 = 185,692,821.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,328,271.30x = 426,492,406.95 × 185,692,821.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,328,271.30x = 79,196,578,480,170,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,196,578,480,170,176/284,328,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,539,232.55

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