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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,438,052.90, 356,157,079.35 and 146,738,788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,438,052.90, 356,157,079.35 and 146,738,788.90 is: 220,108,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,438,052.90 : 356,157,079.35 = 146,738,788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,438,052.90/356,157,079.35 = 146,738,788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,438,052.90x = 356,157,079.35 × 146,738,788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,438,052.90x = 52,262,058,481,980,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,262,058,481,980,208/237,438,052.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,108,183.35

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