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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,072,003.60, 256,608,005.40 and 158,978,768.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,072,003.60, 256,608,005.40 and 158,978,768.40 is: 238,468,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,072,003.60 : 256,608,005.40 = 158,978,768.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,072,003.60/256,608,005.40 = 158,978,768.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,072,003.60x = 256,608,005.40 × 158,978,768.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,072,003.60x = 40,795,224,660,072,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,795,224,660,072,552/171,072,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,468,152.60

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