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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,307,167.80, 280,960,751.70 and 184,437,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,307,167.80, 280,960,751.70 and 184,437,386.40 is: 276,656,079.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,307,167.80 : 280,960,751.70 = 184,437,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,307,167.80/280,960,751.70 = 184,437,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,307,167.80x = 280,960,751.70 × 184,437,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,307,167.80x = 51,819,666,724,527,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819,666,724,527,360/187,307,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,656,079.60

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