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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,171,044.70, 280,756,567.05 and 187,171,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,171,044.70, 280,756,567.05 and 187,171,044.70 is: 280,756,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,171,044.70 : 280,756,567.05 = 187,171,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,171,044.70/280,756,567.05 = 187,171,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,171,044.70x = 280,756,567.05 × 187,171,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,171,044.70x = 52,549,499,961,134,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,549,499,961,134,096/187,171,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,756,567.05

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