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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,792.88, 229,562.96 and 144,295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,792.88, 229,562.96 and 144,295.35 is: 216,795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,792.88 : 229,562.96 = 144,295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,792.88/229,562.96 = 144,295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,792.88x = 229,562.96 × 144,295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,792.88x = 33,124,866,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,124,866,938.76/152,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,795.88

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