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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,228.20, 452,823.90 and 144,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,228.20, 452,823.90 and 144,116.20 is: 215,927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,228.20 : 452,823.90 = 144,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,228.20/452,823.90 = 144,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,228.20x = 452,823.90 × 144,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,228.20x = 65,259,259,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,259,259,737.18/302,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,927.10

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