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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,041.20, 236,478.60 and 144,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,041.20, 236,478.60 and 144,044.40 is: 215,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,041.20 : 236,478.60 = 144,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,041.20/236,478.60 = 144,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,041.20x = 236,478.60 × 144,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,041.20x = 34,063,418,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,063,418,049.84/158,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,535.05

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