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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,501,935.83, 280,970,458.82 and 167,068,250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,501,935.83, 280,970,458.82 and 167,068,250.81 is: 250,350,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,501,935.83 : 280,970,458.82 = 167,068,250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,501,935.83/280,970,458.82 = 167,068,250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,501,935.83x = 280,970,458.82 × 167,068,250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,501,935.83x = 46,941,243,082,100,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,941,243,082,100,344/187,501,935.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,350,711.72

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