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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272,028.80, 280,908,043.20 and 157,038,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272,028.80, 280,908,043.20 and 157,038,940.80 is: 235,558,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272,028.80 : 280,908,043.20 = 157,038,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272,028.80/280,908,043.20 = 157,038,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272,028.80x = 280,908,043.20 × 157,038,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272,028.80x = 44,113,501,566,328,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113,501,566,328,648/187,272,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,558,411.20

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