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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,669,577.40, 420,972,202.62 and 73,427,987.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,669,577.40, 420,972,202.62 and 73,427,987.25 is: 110,133,566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,669,577.40 : 420,972,202.62 = 73,427,987.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,669,577.40/420,972,202.62 = 73,427,987.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,669,577.40x = 420,972,202.62 × 73,427,987.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,669,577.40x = 30,911,141,526,585,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,911,141,526,585,776/280,669,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,133,566.36

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