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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,767.98, 239,102.39 and 144,596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,767.98, 239,102.39 and 144,596.22 is: 217,759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,767.98 : 239,102.39 = 144,596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,767.98/239,102.39 = 144,596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,767.98x = 239,102.39 × 144,596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,767.98x = 34,573,301,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573,301,063.98/158,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,759.91

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