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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,079,069.79, 386,543,008.80 and 159,406,397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,079,069.79, 386,543,008.80 and 159,406,397.22 is: 220,000,118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,079,069.79 : 386,543,008.80 = 159,406,397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,079,069.79/386,543,008.80 = 159,406,397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,079,069.79x = 386,543,008.80 × 159,406,397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,079,069.79x = 61,617,428,403,386,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,617,428,403,386,760/280,079,069.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,000,118.00

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