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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,247,313.20, 237,370,969.80 and 144,138,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,247,313.20, 237,370,969.80 and 144,138,538.80 is: 216,207,808.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,247,313.20 : 237,370,969.80 = 144,138,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,247,313.20/237,370,969.80 = 144,138,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,247,313.20x = 237,370,969.80 × 144,138,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,247,313.20x = 34,214,304,740,510,932
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,304,740,510,932/158,247,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,207,808.20

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