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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,871,998.80, 263,807,998.20 and 158,015,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,871,998.80, 263,807,998.20 and 158,015,581.20 is: 237,023,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,871,998.80 : 263,807,998.20 = 158,015,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,871,998.80/263,807,998.20 = 158,015,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,871,998.80x = 263,807,998.20 × 158,015,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,871,998.80x = 41,685,774,160,781,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685,774,160,781,552/175,871,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,023,371.80

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