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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,459,869.80, 280,711,507.80 and 149,196,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,459,869.80, 280,711,507.80 and 149,196,117.80 is: 223,413,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,459,869.80 : 280,711,507.80 = 149,196,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,459,869.80/280,711,507.80 = 149,196,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,459,869.80x = 280,711,507.80 × 149,196,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,459,869.80x = 41,881,067,185,544,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,881,067,185,544,424/187,459,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,413,508.34

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