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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,223,999.60, 280,458,085.80 and 187,223,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,223,999.60, 280,458,085.80 and 187,223,999.60 is: 280,458,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,223,999.60 : 280,458,085.80 = 187,223,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,223,999.60/280,458,085.80 = 187,223,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,223,999.60x = 280,458,085.80 × 187,223,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,223,999.60x = 52,508,484,543,635,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508,484,543,635,968/187,223,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,458,085.80

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