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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,865,999.55, 281,798,999.33 and 187,865,999.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,865,999.55, 281,798,999.33 and 187,865,999.55 is: 281,798,999.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,865,999.55 : 281,798,999.33 = 187,865,999.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,865,999.55/281,798,999.33 = 187,865,999.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,865,999.55x = 281,798,999.33 × 187,865,999.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,865,999.55x = 52,940,450,680,380,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,940,450,680,380,904/187,865,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,798,999.33

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