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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,464,254.60, 236,196,381.90 and 145,028,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,464,254.60, 236,196,381.90 and 145,028,535.20 is: 217,542,802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,464,254.60 : 236,196,381.90 = 145,028,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,464,254.60/236,196,381.90 = 145,028,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,464,254.60x = 236,196,381.90 × 145,028,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,464,254.60x = 34,255,215,286,496,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,255,215,286,496,792/157,464,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,542,802.80

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