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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,043.20, 231,064.80 and 144,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,043.20, 231,064.80 and 144,827.20 is: 217,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,043.20 : 231,064.80 = 144,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,043.20/231,064.80 = 144,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,043.20x = 231,064.80 × 144,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,043.20x = 33,464,468,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,464,468,002.56/154,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,240.80

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