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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,535,074.72, 430,863,731.68 and 170,720,399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,535,074.72, 430,863,731.68 and 170,720,399.04 is: 255,820,018.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,535,074.72 : 430,863,731.68 = 170,720,399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,535,074.72/430,863,731.68 = 170,720,399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,535,074.72x = 430,863,731.68 × 170,720,399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,535,074.72x = 73,557,228,204,273,088
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,557,228,204,273,088/287,535,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,820,018.74

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