The Scaliest Forbes Fictional 15

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Forbes recently released their 2011 “Fictional 15” list detailing the fortunes of 15 fictional characters. While this list is most consistent with their 2010 list, there was one new billionaire worth mentioning:

Smaug the Tremendous

With a treasure worth $8.6 billion US dollars, Smaug broke into the Forbes list at number seven – just behind Tony Stark ($9.4 B).

While this ranking is newsworthy, I believe the best news surrounding Smaug comes in the form of a math article. Specifically, an article that details how Forbes came up with the value of Smaug’s treasure within the Lonely Mountain.

It is to that article that I wish to direct you all. Happy mathing. 🙂