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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,261,618.40, 237,392,427.60 and 106,605,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,261,618.40, 237,392,427.60 and 106,605,553.20 is: 159,908,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,261,618.40 : 237,392,427.60 = 106,605,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,261,618.40/237,392,427.60 = 106,605,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,261,618.40x = 237,392,427.60 × 106,605,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,261,618.40x = 25,307,351,069,788,948
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,307,351,069,788,948/158,261,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,908,329.80

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