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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,030.20, 231,045.30 and 144,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,030.20, 231,045.30 and 144,814.20 is: 217,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,030.20 : 231,045.30 = 144,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,030.20/231,045.30 = 144,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,030.20x = 231,045.30 × 144,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,030.20x = 33,458,640,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458,640,283.26/154,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,221.30

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