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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,999.80, 227,999.70 and 144,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,999.80, 227,999.70 and 144,742.20 is: 217,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,999.80 : 227,999.70 = 144,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,999.80/227,999.70 = 144,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,999.80x = 227,999.70 × 144,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,999.80x = 33,001,178,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,001,178,177.34/151,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,113.30

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