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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,684,768.10, 431,569,142.55 and 93,563,148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,684,768.10, 431,569,142.55 and 93,563,148.90 is: 140,358,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,684,768.10 : 431,569,142.55 = 93,563,148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,684,768.10/431,569,142.55 = 93,563,148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,684,768.10x = 431,569,142.55 × 93,563,148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,684,768.10x = 40,378,967,945,050,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,378,967,945,050,976/287,684,768.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,358,379.80

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