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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,272.07, 230,768.16 and 144,824.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,272.07, 230,768.16 and 144,824.23 is: 216,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,272.07 : 230,768.16 = 144,824.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,272.07/230,768.16 = 144,824.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,272.07x = 230,768.16 × 144,824.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,272.07x = 33,420,821,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420,821,080.52/154,272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,635.59

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