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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,011.70, 229,293.45 and 137,216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,011.70, 229,293.45 and 137,216.70 is: 205,624.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,011.70 : 229,293.45 = 137,216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,011.70/229,293.45 = 137,216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,011.70x = 229,293.45 × 137,216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,011.70x = 31,462,890,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,462,890,540.62/153,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,624.08

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