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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,433.70, 231,650.55 and 147,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,433.70, 231,650.55 and 147,216.60 is: 220,824.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,433.70 : 231,650.55 = 147,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,433.70/231,650.55 = 147,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,433.70x = 231,650.55 × 147,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,433.70x = 34,102,806,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,102,806,359.13/154,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,824.90

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