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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,624.60, 228,936.90 and 144,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,624.60, 228,936.90 and 144,848.60 is: 217,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,624.60 : 228,936.90 = 144,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,624.60/228,936.90 = 144,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,624.60x = 228,936.90 × 144,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,624.60x = 33,161,189,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,161,189,453.34/152,624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,272.90

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