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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,388,768.10, 431,083,152.15 and 166,456,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,388,768.10, 431,083,152.15 and 166,456,416.10 is: 249,684,624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,388,768.10 : 431,083,152.15 = 166,456,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,388,768.10/431,083,152.15 = 166,456,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,388,768.10x = 431,083,152.15 × 166,456,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,388,768.10x = 71,756,556,547,980,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,756,556,547,980,000/287,388,768.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,684,624.15

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