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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,788,011.20, 236,682,016.80 and 119,524,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,788,011.20, 236,682,016.80 and 119,524,259.20 is: 179,286,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,788,011.20 : 236,682,016.80 = 119,524,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,788,011.20/236,682,016.80 = 119,524,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,788,011.20x = 236,682,016.80 × 119,524,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,788,011.20x = 28,289,242,723,981,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289,242,723,981,956/157,788,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,286,388.80

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