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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,046.70, 236,486.85 and 144,049.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,046.70, 236,486.85 and 144,049.90 is: 215,543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,046.70 : 236,486.85 = 144,049.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,046.70/236,486.85 = 144,049.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,046.70x = 236,486.85 × 144,049.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,046.70x = 34,065,907,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065,907,093.82/158,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,543.30

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