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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,514.48, 293,080.41 and 151,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,514.48, 293,080.41 and 151,140.24 is: 208,438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,514.48 : 293,080.41 = 151,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,514.48/293,080.41 = 151,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,514.48x = 293,080.41 × 151,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,514.48x = 44,296,243,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,296,243,506.70/212,514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,438.71

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