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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,716.29, 213,486.97 and 152,878.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,716.29, 213,486.97 and 152,878.71 is: 209,596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,716.29 : 213,486.97 = 152,878.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,716.29/213,486.97 = 152,878.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,716.29x = 213,486.97 × 152,878.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,716.29x = 32,637,612,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,637,612,575.41/155,716.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,596.65

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