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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,605.10, 228,907.65 and 144,829.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,605.10, 228,907.65 and 144,829.10 is: 217,243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,605.10 : 228,907.65 = 144,829.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,605.10/228,907.65 = 144,829.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,605.10x = 228,907.65 × 144,829.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,605.10x = 33,152,488,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152,488,932.62/152,605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,243.65

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