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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,268,408.70, 280,902,613.05 and 164,593,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,268,408.70, 280,902,613.05 and 164,593,592.70 is: 246,890,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,268,408.70 : 280,902,613.05 = 164,593,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,268,408.70/280,902,613.05 = 164,593,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,268,408.70x = 280,902,613.05 × 164,593,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,268,408.70x = 46,234,770,280,717,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,234,770,280,717,400/187,268,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,890,389.05

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