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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,908,043.20, 421,362,064.80 and 235,558,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,908,043.20, 421,362,064.80 and 235,558,411.20 is: 353,337,616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,908,043.20 : 421,362,064.80 = 235,558,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,908,043.20/421,362,064.80 = 235,558,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,908,043.20x = 421,362,064.80 × 235,558,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,908,043.20x = 99,255,378,524,239,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,255,378,524,239,440/280,908,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,337,616.80

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