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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,007.40, 231,011.10 and 144,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,007.40, 231,011.10 and 144,676.20 is: 217,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,007.40 : 231,011.10 = 144,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,007.40/231,011.10 = 144,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,007.40x = 231,011.10 × 144,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,007.40x = 33,421,808,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,421,808,105.82/154,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,014.30

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