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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,208.90, 230,673.65 and 144,761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,208.90, 230,673.65 and 144,761.06 is: 216,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,208.90 : 230,673.65 = 144,761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,208.90/230,673.65 = 144,761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,208.90x = 230,673.65 × 144,761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,208.90x = 33,392,561,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392,561,940.95/154,208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,541.08

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