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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,063,614.80, 420,095,422.20 and 144,014,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,063,614.80, 420,095,422.20 and 144,014,718.80 is: 216,022,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,063,614.80 : 420,095,422.20 = 144,014,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,063,614.80/420,095,422.20 = 144,014,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,063,614.80x = 420,095,422.20 × 144,014,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,063,614.80x = 60,499,924,097,300,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,499,924,097,300,280/280,063,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,022,078.20

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