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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,699,205.40, 280,048,808.12 and 186,699,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,699,205.40, 280,048,808.12 and 186,699,205.40 is: 280,048,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,699,205.40 : 280,048,808.12 = 186,699,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,699,205.40/280,048,808.12 = 186,699,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,699,205.40x = 280,048,808.12 × 186,699,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,699,205.40x = 52,284,889,949,221,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,284,889,949,221,072/186,699,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,048,808.12

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