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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,502,001.20, 237,753,001.80 and 146,030,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,502,001.20, 237,753,001.80 and 146,030,852.40 is: 219,046,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,502,001.20 : 237,753,001.80 = 146,030,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,502,001.20/237,753,001.80 = 146,030,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,502,001.20x = 237,753,001.80 × 146,030,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,502,001.20x = 34,719,273,513,512,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,719,273,513,512,736/158,502,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,046,278.60

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