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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,464,137.70, 236,196,206.55 and 119,200,385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,464,137.70, 236,196,206.55 and 119,200,385.70 is: 178,800,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,464,137.70 : 236,196,206.55 = 119,200,385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,464,137.70/236,196,206.55 = 119,200,385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,464,137.70x = 236,196,206.55 × 119,200,385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,464,137.70x = 28,154,678,921,636,868
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,678,921,636,868/157,464,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,800,578.55

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