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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,272,043.20, 280,908,064.80 and 164,597,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,272,043.20, 280,908,064.80 and 164,597,227.20 is: 246,895,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,272,043.20 : 280,908,064.80 = 164,597,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,272,043.20/280,908,064.80 = 164,597,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,272,043.20x = 280,908,064.80 × 164,597,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,272,043.20x = 46,236,688,564,197,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,236,688,564,197,920/187,272,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,895,840.80

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