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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,908,051.30, 421,362,076.95 and 246,895,827.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,908,051.30, 421,362,076.95 and 246,895,827.30 is: 370,343,740.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,908,051.30 : 421,362,076.95 = 246,895,827.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,908,051.30/421,362,076.95 = 246,895,827.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,908,051.30x = 421,362,076.95 × 246,895,827.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,908,051.30x = 104,032,538,581,416,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,032,538,581,416,512/280,908,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,343,740.95

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