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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,762,001.60, 236,643,002.40 and 72,827,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,762,001.60, 236,643,002.40 and 72,827,345.60 is: 109,241,018.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,762,001.60 : 236,643,002.40 = 72,827,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,762,001.60/236,643,002.40 = 72,827,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,762,001.60x = 236,643,002.40 × 72,827,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,762,001.60x = 17,234,081,719,606,428
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234,081,719,606,428/157,762,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,241,018.40

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