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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,627.60, 228,941.40 and 144,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,627.60, 228,941.40 and 144,851.60 is: 217,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,627.60 : 228,941.40 = 144,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,627.60/228,941.40 = 144,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,627.60x = 228,941.40 × 144,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,627.60x = 33,162,528,096.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162,528,096.24/152,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,277.40

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