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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,237.10, 213,598.50 and 152,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,237.10, 213,598.50 and 152,237.10 is: 213,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,237.10 : 213,598.50 = 152,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,237.10/213,598.50 = 152,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,237.10x = 213,598.50 × 152,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,237.10x = 32,517,616,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,517,616,204.35/152,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,598.50

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