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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,464,151.80, 236,196,227.70 and 142,397,799.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,464,151.80, 236,196,227.70 and 142,397,799.45 is: 213,596,699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,464,151.80 : 236,196,227.70 = 142,397,799.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,464,151.80/236,196,227.70 = 142,397,799.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,464,151.80x = 236,196,227.70 × 142,397,799.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,464,151.80x = 33,633,823,062,871,132
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,633,823,062,871,132/157,464,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,596,699.18

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