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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,971,167.52, 281,956,363.20 and 106,052,859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,971,167.52, 281,956,363.20 and 106,052,859.36 is: 159,079,070.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,971,167.52 : 281,956,363.20 = 106,052,859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,971,167.52/281,956,363.20 = 106,052,859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,971,167.52x = 281,956,363.20 × 106,052,859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,971,167.52x = 29,902,278,532,106,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,902,278,532,106,680/187,971,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,079,070.09

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