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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,223,565.60, 280,457,434.80 and 187,223,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,223,565.60, 280,457,434.80 and 187,223,565.60 is: 280,457,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,223,565.60 : 280,457,434.80 = 187,223,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,223,565.60/280,457,434.80 = 187,223,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,223,565.60x = 280,457,434.80 × 187,223,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,223,565.60x = 52,508,240,942,285,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508,240,942,285,520/187,223,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,457,434.80

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