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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,462,129.60, 223,851,643.20 and 159,462,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,462,129.60, 223,851,643.20 and 159,462,129.60 is: 223,851,643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,462,129.60 : 223,851,643.20 = 159,462,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,462,129.60/223,851,643.20 = 159,462,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,462,129.60x = 223,851,643.20 × 159,462,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,462,129.60x = 35,695,859,739,131,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,695,859,739,131,356/159,462,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,851,643.20

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