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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,443.60, 231,665.40 and 144,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,443.60, 231,665.40 and 144,075.60 is: 216,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,443.60 : 231,665.40 = 144,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,443.60/231,665.40 = 144,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,443.60x = 231,665.40 × 144,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,443.60x = 33,377,331,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377,331,504.24/154,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,113.40

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