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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,971,212.40, 340,456,818.60 and 157,696,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,971,212.40, 340,456,818.60 and 157,696,383.60 is: 236,544,575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,971,212.40 : 340,456,818.60 = 157,696,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,971,212.40/340,456,818.60 = 157,696,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,971,212.40x = 340,456,818.60 × 157,696,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,971,212.40x = 53,688,809,065,181,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,688,809,065,181,216/226,971,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,544,575.40

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