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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,838,250.60, 430,257,375.90 and 183,526,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,838,250.60, 430,257,375.90 and 183,526,120.20 is: 275,289,180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,838,250.60 : 430,257,375.90 = 183,526,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,838,250.60/430,257,375.90 = 183,526,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,838,250.60x = 430,257,375.90 × 183,526,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,838,250.60x = 78,963,466,886,359,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,963,466,886,359,968/286,838,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,289,180.30

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