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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,348.29, 232,679.30 and 144,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,348.29, 232,679.30 and 144,060.84 is: 217,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,348.29 : 232,679.30 = 144,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,348.29/232,679.30 = 144,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,348.29x = 232,679.30 × 144,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,348.29x = 33,519,974,688.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,519,974,688.31/154,348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,171.01

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