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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,652,186.60, 237,978,279.90 and 158,652,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,652,186.60, 237,978,279.90 and 158,652,186.60 is: 237,978,279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,652,186.60 : 237,978,279.90 = 158,652,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,652,186.60/237,978,279.90 = 158,652,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,652,186.60x = 237,978,279.90 × 158,652,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,652,186.60x = 37,755,774,469,441,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,755,774,469,441,832/158,652,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,978,279.90

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