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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,365,004.80, 237,476,648.40 and 72,058,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,365,004.80, 237,476,648.40 and 72,058,986.40 is: 108,056,237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,365,004.80 : 237,476,648.40 = 72,058,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,365,004.80/237,476,648.40 = 72,058,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,365,004.80x = 237,476,648.40 × 72,058,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,365,004.80x = 17,112,326,577,373,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112,326,577,373,184/158,365,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,056,237.54

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