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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,262.07, 230,753.21 and 144,814.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,262.07, 230,753.21 and 144,814.23 is: 216,620.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,262.07 : 230,753.21 = 144,814.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,262.07/230,753.21 = 144,814.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,262.07x = 230,753.21 × 144,814.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,262.07x = 33,416,347,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416,347,702.11/154,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,620.64

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