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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,853,123.40, 421,280,997.30 and 99,100,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,853,123.40, 421,280,997.30 and 99,100,301.40 is: 148,650,915.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,853,123.40 : 421,280,997.30 = 99,100,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,853,123.40/421,280,997.30 = 99,100,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,853,123.40x = 421,280,997.30 × 99,100,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,853,123.40x = 41,749,073,806,522,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,749,073,806,522,592/280,853,123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,650,915.12

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