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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,279.98, 230,780.16 and 144,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,279.98, 230,780.16 and 144,832.14 is: 216,647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,279.98 : 230,780.16 = 144,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,279.98/230,780.16 = 144,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,279.98x = 230,780.16 × 144,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,279.98x = 33,424,384,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,424,384,442.34/154,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,647.58

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