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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,552,005.70, 284,328,008.55 and 158,941,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,552,005.70, 284,328,008.55 and 158,941,004.10 is: 238,411,506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,552,005.70 : 284,328,008.55 = 158,941,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,552,005.70/284,328,008.55 = 158,941,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,552,005.70x = 284,328,008.55 × 158,941,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,552,005.70x = 45,191,379,172,690,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,191,379,172,690,384/189,552,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,411,506.15

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