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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272,034.60, 280,908,051.90 and 126,050,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272,034.60, 280,908,051.90 and 126,050,031.40 is: 189,075,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272,034.60 : 280,908,051.90 = 126,050,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272,034.60/280,908,051.90 = 126,050,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272,034.60x = 280,908,051.90 × 126,050,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272,034.60x = 35,408,468,762,507,828
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,408,468,762,507,828/187,272,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,075,047.10

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