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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,464,161.80, 236,196,242.70 and 142,397,809.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,464,161.80, 236,196,242.70 and 142,397,809.45 is: 213,596,714.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,464,161.80 : 236,196,242.70 = 142,397,809.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,464,161.80/236,196,242.70 = 142,397,809.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,464,161.80x = 236,196,242.70 × 142,397,809.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,464,161.80x = 33,633,827,560,800,548
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,633,827,560,800,548/157,464,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,596,714.18

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