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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,501.20, 231,924.60 and 144,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,501.20, 231,924.60 and 144,349.20 is: 216,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,501.20 : 231,924.60 = 144,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,501.20/231,924.60 = 144,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,501.20x = 231,924.60 × 144,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,501.20x = 33,478,130,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,478,130,470.32/154,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,685.25

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