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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,604.10, 228,906.15 and 144,828.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,604.10, 228,906.15 and 144,828.10 is: 217,242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,604.10 : 228,906.15 = 144,828.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,604.10/228,906.15 = 144,828.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,604.10x = 228,906.15 × 144,828.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,604.10x = 33,152,042,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152,042,782.82/152,604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,242.15

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