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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,223,566.60, 280,457,436.30 and 187,223,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,223,566.60, 280,457,436.30 and 187,223,566.60 is: 280,457,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,223,566.60 : 280,457,436.30 = 187,223,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,223,566.60/280,457,436.30 = 187,223,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,223,566.60x = 280,457,436.30 × 187,223,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,223,566.60x = 52,508,241,503,578,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508,241,503,578,312/187,223,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,457,436.30

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