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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,864,178.80, 431,796,268.20 and 165,420,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,864,178.80, 431,796,268.20 and 165,420,172.40 is: 248,130,258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,864,178.80 : 431,796,268.20 = 165,420,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,864,178.80/431,796,268.20 = 165,420,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,864,178.80x = 431,796,268.20 × 165,420,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,864,178.80x = 71,427,813,127,320,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,427,813,127,320,640/287,864,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,130,258.60

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