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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,615.60, 228,923.40 and 144,839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,615.60, 228,923.40 and 144,839.60 is: 217,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,615.60 : 228,923.40 = 144,839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,615.60/228,923.40 = 144,839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,615.60x = 228,923.40 × 144,839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,615.60x = 33,157,173,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,157,173,686.64/152,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,259.40

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