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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,464,129.70, 236,196,194.55 and 144,992,980.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,464,129.70, 236,196,194.55 and 144,992,980.90 is: 217,489,471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,464,129.70 : 236,196,194.55 = 144,992,980.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,464,129.70/236,196,194.55 = 144,992,980.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,464,129.70x = 236,196,194.55 × 144,992,980.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,464,129.70x = 34,246,790,325,040,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246,790,325,040,836/157,464,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,489,471.35

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