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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,857.20, 232,458.60 and 144,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,857.20, 232,458.60 and 144,705.20 is: 217,219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,857.20 : 232,458.60 = 144,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,857.20/232,458.60 = 144,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,857.20x = 232,458.60 × 144,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,857.20x = 33,637,968,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,637,968,204.72/154,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,219.27

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