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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,082.28, 317,431.08 and 155,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,082.28, 317,431.08 and 155,907.52 is: 233,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,082.28 : 317,431.08 = 155,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,082.28/317,431.08 = 155,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,082.28x = 317,431.08 × 155,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,082.28x = 49,489,892,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,489,892,453.72/212,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,352.32

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