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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,668,711.14, 281,549,954.13 and 132,444,372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,668,711.14, 281,549,954.13 and 132,444,372.52 is: 198,699,648.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,668,711.14 : 281,549,954.13 = 132,444,372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,668,711.14/281,549,954.13 = 132,444,372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,668,711.14x = 281,549,954.13 × 132,444,372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,668,711.14x = 37,289,707,007,637,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,289,707,007,637,904/187,668,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,699,648.88

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