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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,026,007.40, 280,539,011.10 and 187,026,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,026,007.40, 280,539,011.10 and 187,026,007.40 is: 280,539,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,026,007.40 : 280,539,011.10 = 187,026,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,026,007.40/280,539,011.10 = 187,026,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,026,007.40x = 280,539,011.10 × 187,026,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,026,007.40x = 52,468,091,165,977,288
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,468,091,165,977,288/187,026,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,539,011.10

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