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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,004.80, 318,007.20 and 153,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,004.80, 318,007.20 and 153,252.80 is: 229,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,004.80 : 318,007.20 = 153,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,004.80/318,007.20 = 153,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,004.80x = 318,007.20 × 153,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,004.80x = 48,735,493,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,735,493,820.16/212,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,879.20

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