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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,615,427.20, 420,923,140.80 and 177,303,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,615,427.20, 420,923,140.80 and 177,303,296.80 is: 265,954,945.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,615,427.20 : 420,923,140.80 = 177,303,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,615,427.20/420,923,140.80 = 177,303,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,615,427.20x = 420,923,140.80 × 177,303,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,615,427.20x = 74,631,060,563,250,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,631,060,563,250,592/280,615,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,954,945.20

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