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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,617.60, 228,926.40 and 144,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,617.60, 228,926.40 and 144,841.60 is: 217,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,617.60 : 228,926.40 = 144,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,617.60/228,926.40 = 144,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,617.60x = 228,926.40 × 144,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,617.60x = 33,158,066,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,158,066,058.24/152,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,262.40

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