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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,268,148.40, 237,402,222.60 and 131,058,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,268,148.40, 237,402,222.60 and 131,058,369.20 is: 196,587,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,268,148.40 : 237,402,222.60 = 131,058,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,268,148.40/237,402,222.60 = 131,058,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,268,148.40x = 237,402,222.60 × 131,058,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,268,148.40x = 31,113,548,138,411,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,113,548,138,411,384/158,268,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,587,553.80

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