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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,908,034.80, 421,362,052.20 and 183,973,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,908,034.80, 421,362,052.20 and 183,973,196.40 is: 275,959,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,908,034.80 : 421,362,052.20 = 183,973,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,908,034.80/421,362,052.20 = 183,973,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,908,034.80x = 421,362,052.20 × 183,973,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,908,034.80x = 77,519,323,584,897,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,519,323,584,897,648/280,908,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,959,794.60

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