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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,248.40, 225,320.48 and 144,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,248.40, 225,320.48 and 144,424.96 is: 215,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,248.40 : 225,320.48 = 144,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,248.40/225,320.48 = 144,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,248.40x = 225,320.48 × 144,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,248.40x = 32,541,901,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541,901,311.18/151,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,155.34

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