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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,342.69, 232,670.83 and 144,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,342.69, 232,670.83 and 144,055.24 is: 217,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,342.69 : 232,670.83 = 144,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,342.69/232,670.83 = 144,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,342.69x = 232,670.83 × 144,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,342.69x = 33,517,452,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517,452,256.65/154,342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,162.55

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