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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,343.19, 232,671.58 and 144,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,343.19, 232,671.58 and 144,055.74 is: 217,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,343.19 : 232,671.58 = 144,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,343.19/232,671.58 = 144,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,343.19x = 232,671.58 × 144,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,343.19x = 33,517,676,633.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517,676,633.87/154,343.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,163.30

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