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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,046.20, 236,486.10 and 144,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,046.20, 236,486.10 and 144,049.40 is: 215,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,046.20 : 236,486.10 = 144,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,046.20/236,486.10 = 144,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,046.20x = 236,486.10 × 144,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,046.20x = 34,065,680,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065,680,813.34/158,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,542.55

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