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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,056,007.20, 280,584,010.80 and 153,463,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,056,007.20, 280,584,010.80 and 153,463,687.20 is: 230,195,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,056,007.20 : 280,584,010.80 = 153,463,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,056,007.20/280,584,010.80 = 153,463,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,056,007.20x = 280,584,010.80 × 153,463,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,056,007.20x = 43,059,456,866,732,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,059,456,866,732,624/187,056,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,195,530.80

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