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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,682,946.80, 238,024,420.20 and 147,203,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,682,946.80, 238,024,420.20 and 147,203,821.20 is: 220,805,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,682,946.80 : 238,024,420.20 = 147,203,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,682,946.80/238,024,420.20 = 147,203,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,682,946.80x = 238,024,420.20 × 147,203,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,682,946.80x = 35,038,104,192,354,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,038,104,192,354,464/158,682,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,805,731.80

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