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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,001.80, 228,002.70 and 144,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,001.80, 228,002.70 and 144,744.20 is: 217,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,001.80 : 228,002.70 = 144,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,001.80/228,002.70 = 144,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,001.80x = 228,002.70 × 144,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,001.80x = 33,002,068,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002,068,409.34/152,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,116.30

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