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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,281,459.96, 397,823,497.79 and 156,121,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,281,459.96, 397,823,497.79 and 156,121,382.60 is: 215,444,845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,281,459.96 : 397,823,497.79 = 156,121,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,281,459.96/397,823,497.79 = 156,121,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,281,459.96x = 397,823,497.79 × 156,121,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,281,459.96x = 62,108,754,505,956,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,108,754,505,956,800/288,281,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,444,845.17

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