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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,264,746.41, 420,408,801.18 and 96,158,858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,264,746.41, 420,408,801.18 and 96,158,858.66 is: 144,242,295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,264,746.41 : 420,408,801.18 = 96,158,858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,264,746.41/420,408,801.18 = 96,158,858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,264,746.41x = 420,408,801.18 × 96,158,858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,264,746.41x = 40,426,030,489,985,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,426,030,489,985,616/280,264,746.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,242,295.93

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