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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,614.60, 228,921.90 and 144,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,614.60, 228,921.90 and 144,838.60 is: 217,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,614.60 : 228,921.90 = 144,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,614.60/228,921.90 = 144,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,614.60x = 228,921.90 × 144,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,614.60x = 33,156,727,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156,727,505.34/152,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,257.90

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