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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,785,191.72, 431,605,878.30 and 112,943,736.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,785,191.72, 431,605,878.30 and 112,943,736.84 is: 169,387,383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,785,191.72 : 431,605,878.30 = 112,943,736.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,785,191.72/431,605,878.30 = 112,943,736.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,785,191.72x = 431,605,878.30 × 112,943,736.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,785,191.72x = 48,747,180,737,312,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,747,180,737,312,272/287,785,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,387,383.85

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