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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,044,043.20, 420,066,064.80 and 150,903,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,044,043.20, 420,066,064.80 and 150,903,880.20 is: 226,355,820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,044,043.20 : 420,066,064.80 = 150,903,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,044,043.20/420,066,064.80 = 150,903,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,044,043.20x = 420,066,064.80 × 150,903,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,044,043.20x = 63,389,599,118,664,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,389,599,118,664,632/280,044,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,355,820.30

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