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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,039,447.40, 420,059,171.10 and 242,290,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,039,447.40, 420,059,171.10 and 242,290,711.40 is: 363,436,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,039,447.40 : 420,059,171.10 = 242,290,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,039,447.40/420,059,171.10 = 242,290,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,039,447.40x = 420,059,171.10 × 242,290,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,039,447.40x = 101,776,435,395,913,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,776,435,395,913,328/280,039,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,436,067.10

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