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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,432,004.30, 238,722,853.65 and 159,432,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,432,004.30, 238,722,853.65 and 159,432,004.30 is: 238,722,853.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,432,004.30 : 238,722,853.65 = 159,432,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,432,004.30/238,722,853.65 = 159,432,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,432,004.30x = 238,722,853.65 × 159,432,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,432,004.30x = 38,060,063,029,635,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,060,063,029,635,072/159,432,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,722,853.65

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