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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,968,998.40, 340,453,497.60 and 157,694,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,968,998.40, 340,453,497.60 and 157,694,169.60 is: 236,541,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,968,998.40 : 340,453,497.60 = 157,694,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,968,998.40/340,453,497.60 = 157,694,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,968,998.40x = 340,453,497.60 × 157,694,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,968,998.40x = 53,687,531,591,447,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,687,531,591,447,592/226,968,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,541,254.40

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