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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,008,617.90, 280,512,926.85 and 187,008,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,008,617.90, 280,512,926.85 and 187,008,617.90 is: 280,512,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,008,617.90 : 280,512,926.85 = 187,008,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,008,617.90/280,512,926.85 = 187,008,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,008,617.90x = 280,512,926.85 × 187,008,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,008,617.90x = 52,458,334,753,302,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,458,334,753,302,304/187,008,617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,512,926.85

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