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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,307,364.70, 280,961,047.05 and 187,307,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,307,364.70, 280,961,047.05 and 187,307,364.70 is: 280,961,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,307,364.70 : 280,961,047.05 = 187,307,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,307,364.70/280,961,047.05 = 187,307,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,307,364.70x = 280,961,047.05 × 187,307,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,307,364.70x = 52,626,073,306,288,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,626,073,306,288,208/187,307,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,961,047.05

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