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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,535,045.90, 430,863,688.53 and 170,720,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,535,045.90, 430,863,688.53 and 170,720,370.12 is: 255,819,975.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,535,045.90 : 430,863,688.53 = 170,720,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,535,045.90/430,863,688.53 = 170,720,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,535,045.90x = 430,863,688.53 × 170,720,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,535,045.90x = 73,557,208,377,110,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,557,208,377,110,000/287,535,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,819,975.43

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