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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,465,314.90, 236,197,972.35 and 150,290,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,465,314.90, 236,197,972.35 and 150,290,861.40 is: 225,436,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,465,314.90 : 236,197,972.35 = 150,290,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,465,314.90/236,197,972.35 = 150,290,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,465,314.90x = 236,197,972.35 × 150,290,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,465,314.90x = 35,498,396,725,414,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,498,396,725,414,884/157,465,314.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,436,292.10

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