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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,314,315.60, 420,471,473.40 and 165,428,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,314,315.60, 420,471,473.40 and 165,428,581.20 is: 248,142,871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,314,315.60 : 420,471,473.40 = 165,428,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,314,315.60/420,471,473.40 = 165,428,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,314,315.60x = 420,471,473.40 × 165,428,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,314,315.60x = 69,557,999,279,635,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,557,999,279,635,528/280,314,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,142,871.80

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