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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,368,311.40, 420,552,467.10 and 183,622,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,368,311.40, 420,552,467.10 and 183,622,429.80 is: 275,433,644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,368,311.40 : 420,552,467.10 = 183,622,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,368,311.40/420,552,467.10 = 183,622,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,368,311.40x = 420,552,467.10 × 183,622,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,368,311.40x = 77,222,865,867,286,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,222,865,867,286,576/280,368,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,433,644.70

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