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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272,030.15, 280,908,045.23 and 187,272,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272,030.15, 280,908,045.23 and 187,272,030.15 is: 280,908,045.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272,030.15 : 280,908,045.23 = 187,272,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272,030.15/280,908,045.23 = 187,272,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272,030.15x = 280,908,045.23 × 187,272,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272,030.15x = 52,606,219,914,753,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,606,219,914,753,768/187,272,030.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,908,045.23

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