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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272,005.70, 280,908,008.55 and 119,415,519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272,005.70, 280,908,008.55 and 119,415,519.30 is: 179,123,278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272,005.70 : 280,908,008.55 = 119,415,519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272,005.70/280,908,008.55 = 119,415,519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272,005.70x = 280,908,008.55 × 119,415,519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272,005.70x = 33,544,775,716,527,092
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,544,775,716,527,092/187,272,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,123,278.95

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