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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,217.02, 217,094.37 and 152,133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,217.02, 217,094.37 and 152,133.08 is: 210,074.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,217.02 : 217,094.37 = 152,133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,217.02/217,094.37 = 152,133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,217.02x = 217,094.37 × 152,133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,217.02x = 33,027,233,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027,233,774.16/157,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,074.16

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