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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,248,859.60, 237,373,289.40 and 158,248,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,248,859.60, 237,373,289.40 and 158,248,859.60 is: 237,373,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,248,859.60 : 237,373,289.40 = 158,248,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,248,859.60/237,373,289.40 = 158,248,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,248,859.60x = 237,373,289.40 × 158,248,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,248,859.60x = 37,564,052,347,050,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564,052,347,050,768/158,248,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,373,289.40

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