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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,868.98, 230,746.70 and 144,684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,868.98, 230,746.70 and 144,684.76 is: 215,572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,868.98 : 230,746.70 = 144,684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,868.98/230,746.70 = 144,684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,868.98x = 230,746.70 × 144,684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,868.98x = 33,385,530,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,385,530,910.29/154,868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,572.74

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