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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272,023.40, 280,908,035.10 and 187,272,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272,023.40, 280,908,035.10 and 187,272,023.40 is: 280,908,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272,023.40 : 280,908,035.10 = 187,272,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272,023.40/280,908,035.10 = 187,272,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272,023.40x = 280,908,035.10 × 187,272,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272,023.40x = 52,606,216,122,495,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,606,216,122,495,224/187,272,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,908,035.10

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