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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,782,754.80, 431,674,132.20 and 237,394,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,782,754.80, 431,674,132.20 and 237,394,274.80 is: 356,091,412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,782,754.80 : 431,674,132.20 = 237,394,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,782,754.80/431,674,132.20 = 237,394,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,782,754.80x = 431,674,132.20 × 237,394,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,782,754.80x = 102,476,967,563,538,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,476,967,563,538,336/287,782,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,091,412.20

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