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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,029.20, 231,043.80 and 144,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,029.20, 231,043.80 and 144,813.20 is: 217,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,029.20 : 231,043.80 = 144,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,029.20/231,043.80 = 144,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,029.20x = 231,043.80 × 144,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,029.20x = 33,458,192,018.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458,192,018.16/154,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,219.80

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