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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,286,594.40, 280,929,891.60 and 187,286,594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,286,594.40, 280,929,891.60 and 187,286,594.40 is: 280,929,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,286,594.40 : 280,929,891.60 = 187,286,594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,286,594.40/280,929,891.60 = 187,286,594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,286,594.40x = 280,929,891.60 × 187,286,594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,286,594.40x = 52,614,402,662,925,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,614,402,662,925,176/187,286,594.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,929,891.60

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