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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,932.82, 212,367.33 and 103,665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,932.82, 212,367.33 and 103,665.30 is: 143,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,932.82 : 212,367.33 = 103,665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,932.82/212,367.33 = 103,665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,932.82x = 212,367.33 × 103,665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,932.82x = 22,015,122,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015,122,974.65/153,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,017.73

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