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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,834.40, 229,251.60 and 144,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,834.40, 229,251.60 and 144,086.40 is: 216,129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,834.40 : 229,251.60 = 144,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,834.40/229,251.60 = 144,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,834.40x = 229,251.60 × 144,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,834.40x = 33,032,037,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032,037,738.24/152,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,129.60

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