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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,244,656.20, 280,866,984.30 and 164,569,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,244,656.20, 280,866,984.30 and 164,569,840.20 is: 246,854,760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,244,656.20 : 280,866,984.30 = 164,569,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,244,656.20/280,866,984.30 = 164,569,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,244,656.20x = 280,866,984.30 × 164,569,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,244,656.20x = 46,222,234,723,706,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,222,234,723,706,904/187,244,656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,854,760.30

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