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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,606.80, 228,910.20 and 144,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,606.80, 228,910.20 and 144,005.20 is: 216,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,606.80 : 228,910.20 = 144,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,606.80/228,910.20 = 144,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,606.80x = 228,910.20 × 144,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,606.80x = 32,964,259,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,964,259,133.04/152,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,007.80

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