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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,920.60, 232,380.90 and 147,144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,920.60, 232,380.90 and 147,144.60 is: 220,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,920.60 : 232,380.90 = 147,144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,920.60/232,380.90 = 147,144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,920.60x = 232,380.90 × 147,144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,920.60x = 34,193,594,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193,594,578.14/154,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,716.90

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