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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,528,028.80, 431,292,043.20 and 115,128,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,528,028.80, 431,292,043.20 and 115,128,568.40 is: 172,692,852.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,528,028.80 : 431,292,043.20 = 115,128,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,528,028.80/431,292,043.20 = 115,128,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,528,028.80x = 431,292,043.20 × 115,128,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,528,028.80x = 49,654,035,495,926,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,654,035,495,926,960/287,528,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,692,852.60

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