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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,451,730.81, 420,686,166.39 and 96,216,622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,451,730.81, 420,686,166.39 and 96,216,622.62 is: 144,327,874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,451,730.81 : 420,686,166.39 = 96,216,622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,451,730.81/420,686,166.39 = 96,216,622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,451,730.81x = 420,686,166.39 × 96,216,622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,451,730.81x = 40,477,002,113,001,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477,002,113,001,160/280,451,730.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,327,874.16

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