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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,262,003.10, 282,393,004.65 and 188,262,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,262,003.10, 282,393,004.65 and 188,262,003.10 is: 282,393,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,262,003.10 : 282,393,004.65 = 188,262,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,262,003.10/282,393,004.65 = 188,262,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,262,003.10x = 282,393,004.65 × 188,262,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,262,003.10x = 53,163,872,716,836,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,163,872,716,836,608/188,262,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,393,004.65

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