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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,341.69, 232,669.32 and 144,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,341.69, 232,669.32 and 144,054.24 is: 217,161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,341.69 : 232,669.32 = 144,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,341.69/232,669.32 = 144,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,341.69x = 232,669.32 × 144,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,341.69x = 33,517,002,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517,002,063.92/154,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,161.04

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