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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,730,080.80, 826,095,121.20 and 187,224,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,730,080.80, 826,095,121.20 and 187,224,436.80 is: 280,836,655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,730,080.80 : 826,095,121.20 = 187,224,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,730,080.80/826,095,121.20 = 187,224,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,730,080.80x = 826,095,121.20 × 187,224,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,730,080.80x = 154,665,193,809,897,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,665,193,809,897,760/550,730,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,836,655.20

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