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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,373.55, 232,052.40 and 145,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,373.55, 232,052.40 and 145,516.20 is: 218,738.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,373.55 : 232,052.40 = 145,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,373.55/232,052.40 = 145,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,373.55x = 232,052.40 × 145,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,373.55x = 33,767,383,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767,383,448.88/154,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,738.14

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