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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,909.17, 212,382.32 and 152,109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,909.17, 212,382.32 and 152,109.81 is: 208,544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,909.17 : 212,382.32 = 152,109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,909.17/212,382.32 = 152,109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,909.17x = 212,382.32 × 152,109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,909.17x = 32,305,433,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,305,433,582.01/154,909.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,544.36

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