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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,451,729.81, 420,686,164.89 and 96,216,621.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,451,729.81, 420,686,164.89 and 96,216,621.62 is: 144,327,872.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,451,729.81 : 420,686,164.89 = 96,216,621.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,451,729.81/420,686,164.89 = 96,216,621.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,451,729.81x = 420,686,164.89 × 96,216,621.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,451,729.81x = 40,477,001,547,990,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477,001,547,990,056/280,451,729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,327,872.66

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