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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,520,009.70, 239,280,014.55 and 159,520,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,520,009.70, 239,280,014.55 and 159,520,009.70 is: 239,280,014.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,520,009.70 : 239,280,014.55 = 159,520,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,520,009.70/239,280,014.55 = 159,520,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,520,009.70x = 239,280,014.55 × 159,520,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,520,009.70x = 38,169,950,242,032,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,169,950,242,032,144/159,520,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,280,014.55

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