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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,046.20, 231,069.30 and 144,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,046.20, 231,069.30 and 144,830.20 is: 217,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,046.20 : 231,069.30 = 144,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,046.20/231,069.30 = 144,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,046.20x = 231,069.30 × 144,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,046.20x = 33,465,812,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,465,812,932.86/154,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,245.30

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