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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,712,893.40, 431,285,904.90 and 142,168,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,712,893.40, 431,285,904.90 and 142,168,918.20 is: 213,113,322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,712,893.40 : 431,285,904.90 = 142,168,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,712,893.40/431,285,904.90 = 142,168,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,712,893.40x = 431,285,904.90 × 142,168,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,712,893.40x = 61,315,450,534,541,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,315,450,534,541,072/287,712,893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,113,322.14

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