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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,872,002.80, 281,808,004.20 and 187,872,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,872,002.80, 281,808,004.20 and 187,872,002.80 is: 281,808,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,872,002.80 : 281,808,004.20 = 187,872,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,872,002.80/281,808,004.20 = 187,872,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,872,002.80x = 281,808,004.20 × 187,872,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,872,002.80x = 52,943,834,154,124,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,943,834,154,124,816/187,872,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,808,004.20

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