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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,561.40, 319,187.70 and 153,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,561.40, 319,187.70 and 153,809.40 is: 230,964.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,561.40 : 319,187.70 = 153,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,561.40/319,187.70 = 153,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,561.40x = 319,187.70 × 153,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,561.40x = 49,094,068,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,094,068,624.38/212,561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,964.18

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