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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,853.70, 232,453.35 and 144,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,853.70, 232,453.35 and 144,701.70 is: 217,214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,853.70 : 232,453.35 = 144,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,853.70/232,453.35 = 144,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,853.70x = 232,453.35 × 144,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,853.70x = 33,636,394,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,636,394,915.70/154,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,214.02

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