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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,872,001.80, 263,808,002.70 and 158,015,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,872,001.80, 263,808,002.70 and 158,015,584.20 is: 237,023,376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,872,001.80 : 263,808,002.70 = 158,015,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,872,001.80/263,808,002.70 = 158,015,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,872,001.80x = 263,808,002.70 × 158,015,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,872,001.80x = 41,685,775,663,275,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685,775,663,275,672/175,872,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,023,376.30

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