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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,121.78, 317,490.36 and 155,947.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,121.78, 317,490.36 and 155,947.02 is: 233,411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,121.78 : 317,490.36 = 155,947.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,121.78/317,490.36 = 155,947.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,121.78x = 317,490.36 × 155,947.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,121.78x = 49,511,675,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,511,675,520.73/212,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,411.56

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