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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,459,849.80, 280,711,477.80 and 149,196,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,459,849.80, 280,711,477.80 and 149,196,097.80 is: 223,413,478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,459,849.80 : 280,711,477.80 = 149,196,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,459,849.80/280,711,477.80 = 149,196,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,459,849.80x = 280,711,477.80 × 149,196,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,459,849.80x = 41,881,057,095,431,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,881,057,095,431,336/187,459,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,413,478.35

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