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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,908,053.80, 421,362,080.70 and 246,895,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,908,053.80, 421,362,080.70 and 246,895,829.80 is: 370,343,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,908,053.80 : 421,362,080.70 = 246,895,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,908,053.80/421,362,080.70 = 246,895,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,908,053.80x = 421,362,080.70 × 246,895,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,908,053.80x = 104,032,540,560,681,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,032,540,560,681,072/280,908,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,343,744.70

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