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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,647.38, 293,256.26 and 155,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,647.38, 293,256.26 and 155,195.70 is: 214,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,647.38 : 293,256.26 = 155,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,647.38/293,256.26 = 155,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,647.38x = 293,256.26 × 155,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,647.38x = 45,512,110,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,512,110,550.08/212,647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,026.20

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