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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,374,246.30, 420,561,369.45 and 159,441,894.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,374,246.30, 420,561,369.45 and 159,441,894.30 is: 239,162,841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,374,246.30 : 420,561,369.45 = 159,441,894.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,374,246.30/420,561,369.45 = 159,441,894.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,374,246.30x = 420,561,369.45 × 159,441,894.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,374,246.30x = 67,055,101,414,510,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,055,101,414,510,152/280,374,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,162,841.45

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