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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,927.70, 232,391.55 and 144,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,927.70, 232,391.55 and 144,430.10 is: 216,645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,927.70 : 232,391.55 = 144,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,927.70/232,391.55 = 144,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,927.70x = 232,391.55 × 144,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,927.70x = 33,564,334,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,564,334,805.66/154,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,645.15

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