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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,631.74, 293,028.08 and 152,097.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,631.74, 293,028.08 and 152,097.29 is: 209,605.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,631.74 : 293,028.08 = 152,097.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,631.74/293,028.08 = 152,097.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,631.74x = 293,028.08 × 152,097.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,631.74x = 44,568,776,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,568,776,861.90/212,631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,605.47

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