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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,364,021.40, 237,546,032.10 and 132,854,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,364,021.40, 237,546,032.10 and 132,854,853.40 is: 199,282,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,364,021.40 : 237,546,032.10 = 132,854,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,364,021.40/237,546,032.10 = 132,854,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,364,021.40x = 237,546,032.10 × 132,854,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,364,021.40x = 31,559,143,270,397,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,559,143,270,397,196/158,364,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,282,280.10

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