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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272,000.10, 280,908,000.15 and 96,572,736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272,000.10, 280,908,000.15 and 96,572,736.10 is: 144,859,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272,000.10 : 280,908,000.15 = 96,572,736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272,000.10/280,908,000.15 = 96,572,736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272,000.10x = 280,908,000.15 × 96,572,736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272,000.10x = 27,128,054,166,864,708
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128,054,166,864,708/187,272,000.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,859,104.15

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