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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,552,001.70, 284,328,002.55 and 158,941,000.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,552,001.70, 284,328,002.55 and 158,941,000.10 is: 238,411,500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,552,001.70 : 284,328,002.55 = 158,941,000.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,552,001.70/284,328,002.55 = 158,941,000.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,552,001.70x = 284,328,002.55 × 158,941,000.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,552,001.70x = 45,191,377,081,732,352
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,191,377,081,732,352/189,552,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,411,500.15

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