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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,411.10, 231,616.65 and 144,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,411.10, 231,616.65 and 144,043.10 is: 216,064.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,411.10 : 231,616.65 = 144,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,411.10/231,616.65 = 144,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,411.10x = 231,616.65 × 144,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,411.10x = 33,362,780,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,362,780,277.62/154,411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,064.65

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