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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,849,331.60, 239,773,997.40 and 159,849,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,849,331.60, 239,773,997.40 and 159,849,331.60 is: 239,773,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,849,331.60 : 239,773,997.40 = 159,849,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,849,331.60/239,773,997.40 = 159,849,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,849,331.60x = 239,773,997.40 × 159,849,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,849,331.60x = 38,327,713,219,450,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,327,713,219,450,136/159,849,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,773,997.40

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