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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,976,131.60, 238,464,197.40 and 148,898,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,976,131.60, 238,464,197.40 and 148,898,435.60 is: 223,347,653.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,976,131.60 : 238,464,197.40 = 148,898,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,976,131.60/238,464,197.40 = 148,898,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,976,131.60x = 238,464,197.40 × 148,898,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,976,131.60x = 35,506,945,939,469,588
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506,945,939,469,588/158,976,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,347,653.40

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