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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,252,383.40, 442,878,575.10 and 159,203,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,252,383.40, 442,878,575.10 and 159,203,487.40 is: 238,805,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,252,383.40 : 442,878,575.10 = 159,203,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,252,383.40/442,878,575.10 = 159,203,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,252,383.40x = 442,878,575.10 × 159,203,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,252,383.40x = 70,507,813,650,662,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,507,813,650,662,808/295,252,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,805,231.10

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