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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,710.62, 227,825.97 and 144,443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,710.62, 227,825.97 and 144,443.76 is: 215,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,710.62 : 227,825.97 = 144,443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,710.62/227,825.97 = 144,443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,710.62x = 227,825.97 × 144,443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,710.62x = 32,908,039,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,908,039,732.45/152,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,492.80

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