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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,231.70, 452,829.15 and 144,119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,231.70, 452,829.15 and 144,119.70 is: 215,932.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,231.70 : 452,829.15 = 144,119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,231.70/452,829.15 = 144,119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,231.70x = 452,829.15 × 144,119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,231.70x = 65,261,601,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,261,601,249.26/302,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,932.35

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