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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,908,034.40, 421,362,051.60 and 189,075,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,908,034.40, 421,362,051.60 and 189,075,029.60 is: 283,612,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,908,034.40 : 421,362,051.60 = 189,075,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,908,034.40/421,362,051.60 = 189,075,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,908,034.40x = 421,362,051.60 × 189,075,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,908,034.40x = 79,669,042,378,586,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,669,042,378,586,736/280,908,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,612,544.40

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