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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,223,885.10, 280,457,914.05 and 187,223,885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,223,885.10, 280,457,914.05 and 187,223,885.10 is: 280,457,914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,223,885.10 : 280,457,914.05 = 187,223,885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,223,885.10/280,457,914.05 = 187,223,885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,223,885.10x = 280,457,914.05 × 187,223,885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,223,885.10x = 52,508,420,275,482,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508,420,275,482,880/187,223,885.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,457,914.05

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