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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,448,842.40, 237,673,263.60 and 72,355,400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,448,842.40, 237,673,263.60 and 72,355,400.40 is: 108,533,100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,448,842.40 : 237,673,263.60 = 72,355,400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,448,842.40/237,673,263.60 = 72,355,400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,448,842.40x = 237,673,263.60 × 72,355,400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,448,842.40x = 17,196,944,152,152,746
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,196,944,152,152,746/158,448,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,533,100.60

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