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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,033,417.20, 419,042,356.20 and 189,334,153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,033,417.20, 419,042,356.20 and 189,334,153.20 is: 283,319,863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,033,417.20 : 419,042,356.20 = 189,334,153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,033,417.20/419,042,356.20 = 189,334,153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,033,417.20x = 419,042,356.20 × 189,334,153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,033,417.20x = 79,339,029,666,059,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,339,029,666,059,760/280,033,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,319,863.96

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