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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,373,335.96, 427,955,006.88 and 98,579,759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,373,335.96, 427,955,006.88 and 98,579,759.22 is: 147,833,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,373,335.96 : 427,955,006.88 = 98,579,759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,373,335.96/427,955,006.88 = 98,579,759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,373,335.96x = 427,955,006.88 × 98,579,759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,373,335.96x = 42,187,701,535,223,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187,701,535,223,840/285,373,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,833,368.50

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