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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,911,741.40, 338,867,612.10 and 157,036,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,911,741.40, 338,867,612.10 and 157,036,987.80 is: 235,555,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,911,741.40 : 338,867,612.10 = 157,036,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,911,741.40/338,867,612.10 = 157,036,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,911,741.40x = 338,867,612.10 × 157,036,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,911,741.40x = 53,214,749,067,162,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214,749,067,162,840/225,911,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,555,481.70

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