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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,167,087.29, 420,505,651.89 and 149,119,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,167,087.29, 420,505,651.89 and 149,119,383.24 is: 223,814,810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,167,087.29 : 420,505,651.89 = 149,119,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,167,087.29/420,505,651.89 = 149,119,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,167,087.29x = 420,505,651.89 × 149,119,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,167,087.29x = 62,705,543,458,770,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,705,543,458,770,944/280,167,087.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,814,810.18

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