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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,044,035.70, 420,066,053.55 and 150,903,872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,044,035.70, 420,066,053.55 and 150,903,872.70 is: 226,355,809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,044,035.70 : 420,066,053.55 = 150,903,872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,044,035.70/420,066,053.55 = 150,903,872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,044,035.70x = 420,066,053.55 × 150,903,872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,044,035.70x = 63,389,594,270,500,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,389,594,270,500,576/280,044,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,355,809.05

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