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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,767.61, 239,101.82 and 144,595.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,767.61, 239,101.82 and 144,595.85 is: 217,759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,767.61 : 239,101.82 = 144,595.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,767.61/239,101.82 = 144,595.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,767.61x = 239,101.82 × 144,595.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,767.61x = 34,573,129,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573,129,523.19/158,767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,759.34

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