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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,256.30, 228,384.45 and 144,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,256.30, 228,384.45 and 144,998.70 is: 217,498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,256.30 : 228,384.45 = 144,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,256.30/228,384.45 = 144,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,256.30x = 228,384.45 × 144,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,256.30x = 33,115,448,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115,448,350.22/152,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,498.05

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