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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,423,177.60, 238,756,852.80 and 159,423,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,423,177.60, 238,756,852.80 and 159,423,177.60 is: 238,756,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,423,177.60 : 238,756,852.80 = 159,423,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,423,177.60/238,756,852.80 = 159,423,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,423,177.60x = 238,756,852.80 × 159,423,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,423,177.60x = 38,063,376,147,151,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,063,376,147,151,456/159,423,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,756,852.80

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