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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,864,223.10, 431,796,334.65 and 142,320,247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,864,223.10, 431,796,334.65 and 142,320,247.90 is: 213,480,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,864,223.10 : 431,796,334.65 = 142,320,247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,864,223.10/431,796,334.65 = 142,320,247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,864,223.10x = 431,796,334.65 × 142,320,247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,864,223.10x = 61,453,361,389,699,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,361,389,699,360/287,864,223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,480,371.85

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