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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,629.60, 228,944.40 and 144,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,629.60, 228,944.40 and 144,853.60 is: 217,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,629.60 : 228,944.40 = 144,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,629.60/228,944.40 = 144,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,629.60x = 228,944.40 × 144,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,629.60x = 33,163,420,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,163,420,539.84/152,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,280.40

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