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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,864,229.80, 431,796,344.70 and 165,420,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,864,229.80, 431,796,344.70 and 165,420,223.40 is: 248,130,335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,864,229.80 : 431,796,344.70 = 165,420,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,864,229.80/431,796,344.70 = 165,420,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,864,229.80x = 431,796,344.70 × 165,420,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,864,229.80x = 71,427,847,803,577,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,427,847,803,577,408/287,864,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,130,335.10

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