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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,047.20, 231,070.80 and 144,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,047.20, 231,070.80 and 144,831.20 is: 217,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,047.20 : 231,070.80 = 144,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,047.20/231,070.80 = 144,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,047.20x = 231,070.80 × 144,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,047.20x = 33,466,261,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,466,261,248.96/154,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,246.80

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