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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,944.68, 219,333.72 and 146,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,944.68, 219,333.72 and 146,249.16 is: 201,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,944.68 : 219,333.72 = 146,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,944.68/219,333.72 = 146,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,944.68x = 219,333.72 × 146,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,944.68x = 32,077,372,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,077,372,309.68/158,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,814.70

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