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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,438,045.90, 356,157,068.85 and 146,738,781.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,438,045.90, 356,157,068.85 and 146,738,781.90 is: 220,108,172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,438,045.90 : 356,157,068.85 = 146,738,781.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,438,045.90/356,157,068.85 = 146,738,781.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,438,045.90x = 356,157,068.85 × 146,738,781.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,438,045.90x = 52,262,054,448,123,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,262,054,448,123,440/237,438,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,108,172.85

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