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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,788,003.20, 236,682,004.80 and 119,524,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,788,003.20, 236,682,004.80 and 119,524,251.20 is: 179,286,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,788,003.20 : 236,682,004.80 = 119,524,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,788,003.20/236,682,004.80 = 119,524,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,788,003.20x = 236,682,004.80 × 119,524,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,788,003.20x = 28,289,239,396,234,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289,239,396,234,808/157,788,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,286,376.80

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