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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,063,455.46, 420,079,997.28 and 85,974,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,063,455.46, 420,079,997.28 and 85,974,903.70 is: 128,957,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,063,455.46 : 420,079,997.28 = 85,974,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,063,455.46/420,079,997.28 = 85,974,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,063,455.46x = 420,079,997.28 × 85,974,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,063,455.46x = 36,116,337,312,444,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,116,337,312,444,264/280,063,455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,957,693.72

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