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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,849,344.70, 239,774,017.05 and 159,849,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,849,344.70, 239,774,017.05 and 159,849,344.70 is: 239,774,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,849,344.70 : 239,774,017.05 = 159,849,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,849,344.70/239,774,017.05 = 159,849,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,849,344.70x = 239,774,017.05 × 159,849,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,849,344.70x = 38,327,719,501,529,128
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,327,719,501,529,128/159,849,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,774,017.05

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