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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,304,002.40, 237,456,003.60 and 131,094,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,304,002.40, 237,456,003.60 and 131,094,223.20 is: 196,641,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,304,002.40 : 237,456,003.60 = 131,094,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,304,002.40/237,456,003.60 = 131,094,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,304,002.40x = 237,456,003.60 × 131,094,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,304,002.40x = 31,129,110,336,118,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,129,110,336,118,404/158,304,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,641,334.80

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