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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272,028.40, 280,908,042.60 and 154,960,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272,028.40, 280,908,042.60 and 154,960,415.60 is: 232,440,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272,028.40 : 280,908,042.60 = 154,960,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272,028.40/280,908,042.60 = 154,960,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272,028.40x = 280,908,042.60 × 154,960,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272,028.40x = 43,529,627,026,678,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,529,627,026,678,504/187,272,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,440,623.40

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