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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,344.70, 232,673.84 and 144,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,344.70, 232,673.84 and 144,057.24 is: 217,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,344.70 : 232,673.84 = 144,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,344.70/232,673.84 = 144,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,344.70x = 232,673.84 × 144,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,344.70x = 33,518,351,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,518,351,210.60/154,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,165.55

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