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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,905.40, 230,858.10 and 145,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,905.40, 230,858.10 and 145,303.80 is: 217,955.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,905.40 : 230,858.10 = 145,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,905.40/230,858.10 = 145,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,905.40x = 230,858.10 × 145,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,905.40x = 33,544,559,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,544,559,190.78/153,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,955.70

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