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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,101,003.30, 280,226,352.15 and 118,226,249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,101,003.30, 280,226,352.15 and 118,226,249.70 is: 177,070,727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,101,003.30 : 280,226,352.15 = 118,226,249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,101,003.30/280,226,352.15 = 118,226,249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,101,003.30x = 280,226,352.15 × 118,226,249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,101,003.30x = 33,130,110,681,806,028
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130,110,681,806,028/187,101,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,070,727.03

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