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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,177.66, 238,366.88 and 143,189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,177.66, 238,366.88 and 143,189.34 is: 215,780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,177.66 : 238,366.88 = 143,189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,177.66/238,366.88 = 143,189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,177.66x = 238,366.88 × 143,189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,177.66x = 34,131,596,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,131,596,225.06/158,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,780.13

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