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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,606.60, 228,909.90 and 144,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,606.60, 228,909.90 and 144,830.60 is: 217,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,606.60 : 228,909.90 = 144,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,606.60/228,909.90 = 144,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,606.60x = 228,909.90 × 144,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,606.60x = 33,153,158,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,153,158,162.94/152,606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,245.90

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