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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,002.56, 317,478.96 and 155,709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,002.56, 317,478.96 and 155,709.18 is: 233,178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,002.56 : 317,478.96 = 155,709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,002.56/317,478.96 = 155,709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,002.56x = 317,478.96 × 155,709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,002.56x = 49,434,388,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,434,388,528.85/212,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,178.26

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