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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,244,541.20, 280,866,811.80 and 164,569,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,244,541.20, 280,866,811.80 and 164,569,725.20 is: 246,854,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,244,541.20 : 280,866,811.80 = 164,569,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,244,541.20/280,866,811.80 = 164,569,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,244,541.20x = 280,866,811.80 × 164,569,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,244,541.20x = 46,222,174,035,726,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,222,174,035,726,112/187,244,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,854,587.80

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