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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,063,619.80, 420,095,429.70 and 144,014,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,063,619.80, 420,095,429.70 and 144,014,723.80 is: 216,022,085.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,063,619.80 : 420,095,429.70 = 144,014,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,063,619.80/420,095,429.70 = 144,014,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,063,619.80x = 420,095,429.70 × 144,014,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,063,619.80x = 60,499,927,277,887,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,499,927,277,887,824/280,063,619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,022,085.70

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