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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272,015.70, 280,908,023.55 and 164,597,199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272,015.70, 280,908,023.55 and 164,597,199.70 is: 246,895,799.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272,015.70 : 280,908,023.55 = 164,597,199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272,015.70/280,908,023.55 = 164,597,199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272,015.70x = 280,908,023.55 × 164,597,199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272,015.70x = 46,236,674,049,591,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,236,674,049,591,648/187,272,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,895,799.55

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