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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,168.20, 228,252.30 and 144,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,168.20, 228,252.30 and 144,003.40 is: 216,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,168.20 : 228,252.30 = 144,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,168.20/228,252.30 = 144,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,168.20x = 228,252.30 × 144,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,168.20x = 32,869,107,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,869,107,257.82/152,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,005.10

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