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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,902,340.80, 421,353,511.20 and 246,890,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,902,340.80, 421,353,511.20 and 246,890,116.80 is: 370,335,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,902,340.80 : 421,353,511.20 = 246,890,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,902,340.80/421,353,511.20 = 246,890,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,902,340.80x = 421,353,511.20 × 246,890,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,902,340.80x = 104,028,017,594,258,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,028,017,594,258,112/280,902,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,335,175.20

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