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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,604,804.80, 431,407,207.20 and 115,108,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,604,804.80, 431,407,207.20 and 115,108,241.60 is: 172,662,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,604,804.80 : 431,407,207.20 = 115,108,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,604,804.80/431,407,207.20 = 115,108,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,604,804.80x = 431,407,207.20 × 115,108,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,604,804.80x = 49,658,525,034,358,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,658,525,034,358,856/287,604,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,662,362.40

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