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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,438,049.40, 356,157,074.10 and 146,738,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,438,049.40, 356,157,074.10 and 146,738,785.40 is: 220,108,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,438,049.40 : 356,157,074.10 = 146,738,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,438,049.40/356,157,074.10 = 146,738,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,438,049.40x = 356,157,074.10 × 146,738,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,438,049.40x = 52,262,056,465,051,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,262,056,465,051,800/237,438,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,108,178.10

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