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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,029,008.15, 280,543,512.23 and 174,274,424.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,029,008.15, 280,543,512.23 and 174,274,424.15 is: 261,411,636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,029,008.15 : 280,543,512.23 = 174,274,424.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,029,008.15/280,543,512.23 = 174,274,424.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,029,008.15x = 280,543,512.23 × 174,274,424.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,029,008.15x = 48,891,559,042,901,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,891,559,042,901,736/187,029,008.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,411,636.23

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