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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,425,459.02, 399,409,655.60 and 157,266,457.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,425,459.02, 399,409,655.60 and 157,266,457.81 is: 217,029,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,425,459.02 : 399,409,655.60 = 157,266,457.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,425,459.02/399,409,655.60 = 157,266,457.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,425,459.02x = 399,409,655.60 × 157,266,457.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,425,459.02x = 62,813,741,750,718,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,813,741,750,718,680/289,425,459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,029,082.25

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