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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,286,563.80, 280,929,845.70 and 132,867,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,286,563.80, 280,929,845.70 and 132,867,005.40 is: 199,300,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,286,563.80 : 280,929,845.70 = 132,867,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,286,563.80/280,929,845.70 = 132,867,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,286,563.80x = 280,929,845.70 × 132,867,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,286,563.80x = 37,326,307,325,643,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326,307,325,643,064/187,286,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,300,508.10

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