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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,652,001.30, 237,978,001.95 and 158,652,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,652,001.30, 237,978,001.95 and 158,652,001.30 is: 237,978,001.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,652,001.30 : 237,978,001.95 = 158,652,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,652,001.30/237,978,001.95 = 158,652,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,652,001.30x = 237,978,001.95 × 158,652,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,652,001.30x = 37,755,686,274,742,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,755,686,274,742,800/158,652,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,978,001.95

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