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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,268,428.20, 280,902,642.30 and 164,593,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,268,428.20, 280,902,642.30 and 164,593,612.20 is: 246,890,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,268,428.20 : 280,902,642.30 = 164,593,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,268,428.20/280,902,642.30 = 164,593,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,268,428.20x = 280,902,642.30 × 164,593,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,268,428.20x = 46,234,780,572,681,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,234,780,572,681,512/187,268,428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,890,418.30

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