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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,368,000.80, 420,552,001.20 and 159,435,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,368,000.80, 420,552,001.20 and 159,435,648.80 is: 239,153,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,368,000.80 : 420,552,001.20 = 159,435,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,368,000.80/420,552,001.20 = 159,435,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,368,000.80x = 420,552,001.20 × 159,435,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,368,000.80x = 67,050,981,165,460,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,050,981,165,460,384/280,368,000.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,153,473.20

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