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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,788,005.70, 236,682,008.55 and 119,524,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,788,005.70, 236,682,008.55 and 119,524,253.70 is: 179,286,380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,788,005.70 : 236,682,008.55 = 119,524,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,788,005.70/236,682,008.55 = 119,524,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,788,005.70x = 236,682,008.55 × 119,524,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,788,005.70x = 28,289,240,436,155,772
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289,240,436,155,772/157,788,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,286,380.55

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