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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272,000.45, 280,908,000.68 and 164,597,184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272,000.45, 280,908,000.68 and 164,597,184.45 is: 246,895,776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272,000.45 : 280,908,000.68 = 164,597,184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272,000.45/280,908,000.68 = 164,597,184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272,000.45x = 280,908,000.68 × 164,597,184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272,000.45x = 46,236,666,000,583,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,236,666,000,583,696/187,272,000.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,895,776.68

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