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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,539.95, 293,402.45 and 151,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,539.95, 293,402.45 and 151,325.82 is: 208,898.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,539.95 : 293,402.45 = 151,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,539.95/293,402.45 = 151,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,539.95x = 293,402.45 × 151,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,539.95x = 44,399,366,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,366,714.57/212,539.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,898.92

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