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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,932,186.90, 420,558,698.35 and 169,931,935.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,932,186.90, 420,558,698.35 and 169,931,935.56 is: 254,390,051.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,932,186.90 : 420,558,698.35 = 169,931,935.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,932,186.90/420,558,698.35 = 169,931,935.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,932,186.90x = 420,558,698.35 × 169,931,935.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,932,186.90x = 71,466,353,628,044,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,466,353,628,044,168/280,932,186.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,390,051.98

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