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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,921.70, 214,965.50 and 153,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,921.70, 214,965.50 and 153,921.70 is: 214,965.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,921.70 : 214,965.50 = 153,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,921.70/214,965.50 = 153,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,921.70x = 214,965.50 × 153,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,921.70x = 33,087,855,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,087,855,201.35/153,921.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,965.50

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