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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,258,807.20, 420,388,210.80 and 151,118,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,258,807.20, 420,388,210.80 and 151,118,644.20 is: 226,677,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,258,807.20 : 420,388,210.80 = 151,118,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,258,807.20/420,388,210.80 = 151,118,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,258,807.20x = 420,388,210.80 × 151,118,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,258,807.20x = 63,528,496,453,759,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,528,496,453,759,792/280,258,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,677,966.30

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