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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,034.80, 228,052.20 and 144,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,034.80, 228,052.20 and 144,777.20 is: 217,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,034.80 : 228,052.20 = 144,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,034.80/228,052.20 = 144,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,034.80x = 228,052.20 × 144,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,034.80x = 33,016,758,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,016,758,969.84/152,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,165.80

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