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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,264.90, 226,897.35 and 144,375.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,264.90, 226,897.35 and 144,375.85 is: 216,563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,264.90 : 226,897.35 = 144,375.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,264.90/226,897.35 = 144,375.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,264.90x = 226,897.35 × 144,375.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,264.90x = 32,758,497,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758,497,769.00/151,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,563.78

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