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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,478,734.80, 237,718,102.20 and 144,873,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,478,734.80, 237,718,102.20 and 144,873,845.20 is: 217,310,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,478,734.80 : 237,718,102.20 = 144,873,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,478,734.80/237,718,102.20 = 144,873,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,478,734.80x = 237,718,102.20 × 144,873,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,478,734.80x = 34,439,135,539,360,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,439,135,539,360,576/158,478,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,310,767.80

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