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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,224,010.10, 280,458,101.55 and 187,224,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,224,010.10, 280,458,101.55 and 187,224,010.10 is: 280,458,101.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,224,010.10 : 280,458,101.55 = 187,224,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,224,010.10/280,458,101.55 = 187,224,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,224,010.10x = 280,458,101.55 × 187,224,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,224,010.10x = 52,508,490,437,224,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508,490,437,224,024/187,224,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,458,101.55

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