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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,346.70, 232,676.86 and 144,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,346.70, 232,676.86 and 144,059.24 is: 217,168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,346.70 : 232,676.86 = 144,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,346.70/232,676.86 = 144,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,346.70x = 232,676.86 × 144,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,346.70x = 33,519,251,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,519,251,617.19/154,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,168.57

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