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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,448,412.40, 221,978,942.80 and 158,448,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,448,412.40, 221,978,942.80 and 158,448,412.40 is: 221,978,942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,448,412.40 : 221,978,942.80 = 158,448,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,448,412.40/221,978,942.80 = 158,448,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,448,412.40x = 221,978,942.80 × 158,448,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,448,412.40x = 35,172,211,072,890,412
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,172,211,072,890,412/158,448,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,978,942.80

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