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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,264,158.40, 237,396,237.60 and 106,608,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,264,158.40, 237,396,237.60 and 106,608,093.20 is: 159,912,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,264,158.40 : 237,396,237.60 = 106,608,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,264,158.40/237,396,237.60 = 106,608,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,264,158.40x = 237,396,237.60 × 106,608,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,264,158.40x = 25,308,360,223,390,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,308,360,223,390,144/158,264,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,912,139.80

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