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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,891.20, 232,509.60 and 144,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,891.20, 232,509.60 and 144,739.20 is: 217,270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,891.20 : 232,509.60 = 144,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,891.20/232,509.60 = 144,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,891.20x = 232,509.60 × 144,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,891.20x = 33,653,253,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,653,253,496.32/154,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,270.27

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