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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,216.16, 238,424.97 and 143,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,216.16, 238,424.97 and 143,227.92 is: 215,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,216.16 : 238,424.97 = 143,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,216.16/238,424.97 = 143,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,216.16x = 238,424.97 × 143,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,216.16x = 34,149,112,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,149,112,529.16/158,216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,838.33

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