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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,153.40, 225,230.10 and 144,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,153.40, 225,230.10 and 144,904.60 is: 217,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,153.40 : 225,230.10 = 144,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,153.40/225,230.10 = 144,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,153.40x = 225,230.10 × 144,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,153.40x = 32,636,877,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,636,877,548.46/150,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,356.90

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