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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,541,401.70, 237,812,102.55 and 158,541,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,541,401.70, 237,812,102.55 and 158,541,401.70 is: 237,812,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,541,401.70 : 237,812,102.55 = 158,541,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,541,401.70/237,812,102.55 = 158,541,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,541,401.70x = 237,812,102.55 × 158,541,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,541,401.70x = 37,703,064,079,501,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,703,064,079,501,144/158,541,401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,812,102.55

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