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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,009.70, 212,969.10 and 152,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,009.70, 212,969.10 and 152,009.70 is: 212,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,009.70 : 212,969.10 = 152,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,009.70/212,969.10 = 152,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,009.70x = 212,969.10 × 152,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,009.70x = 32,373,369,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,373,369,000.27/152,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,969.10

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