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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,950.96, 232,400.90 and 144,864.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,950.96, 232,400.90 and 144,864.02 is: 217,272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,950.96 : 232,400.90 = 144,864.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,950.96/232,400.90 = 144,864.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,950.96x = 232,400.90 × 144,864.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,950.96x = 33,666,528,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666,528,625.62/154,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,272.15

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