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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,816,178.60, 238,224,267.90 and 144,707,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,816,178.60, 238,224,267.90 and 144,707,404.20 is: 217,061,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,816,178.60 : 238,224,267.90 = 144,707,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,816,178.60/238,224,267.90 = 144,707,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,816,178.60x = 238,224,267.90 × 144,707,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,816,178.60x = 34,472,815,425,254,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,472,815,425,254,384/158,816,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,061,106.30

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