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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,849,489.60, 239,774,234.40 and 159,849,489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,849,489.60, 239,774,234.40 and 159,849,489.60 is: 239,774,234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,849,489.60 : 239,774,234.40 = 159,849,489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,849,489.60/239,774,234.40 = 159,849,489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,849,489.60x = 239,774,234.40 × 159,849,489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,849,489.60x = 38,327,788,988,070,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,327,788,988,070,760/159,849,489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,774,234.40

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