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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,547.60, 237,821.40 and 144,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,547.60, 237,821.40 and 144,032.40 is: 216,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,547.60 : 237,821.40 = 144,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,547.60/237,821.40 = 144,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,547.60x = 237,821.40 × 144,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,547.60x = 34,253,987,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,253,987,013.36/158,547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,048.60

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