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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,956.14, 232,408.69 and 144,869.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,956.14, 232,408.69 and 144,869.21 is: 217,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,956.14 : 232,408.69 = 144,869.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,956.14/232,408.69 = 144,869.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,956.14x = 232,408.69 × 144,869.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,956.14x = 33,668,863,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,668,863,317.43/154,956.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,279.96

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