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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,428,249.70, 550,386,547.35 and 185,777,779.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,428,249.70, 550,386,547.35 and 185,777,779.30 is: 278,284,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,428,249.70 : 550,386,547.35 = 185,777,779.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,428,249.70/550,386,547.35 = 185,777,779.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,428,249.70x = 550,386,547.35 × 185,777,779.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,428,249.70x = 102,249,590,523,277,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,249,590,523,277,312/367,428,249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,284,510.26

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