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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,291,205.96, 327,575,414.90 and 158,038,156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,291,205.96, 327,575,414.90 and 158,038,156.97 is: 218,168,282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,291,205.96 : 327,575,414.90 = 158,038,156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,291,205.96/327,575,414.90 = 158,038,156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,291,205.96x = 327,575,414.90 × 158,038,156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,291,205.96x = 51,769,414,837,051,008
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,769,414,837,051,008/237,291,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,168,282.42

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