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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,654.40, 319,327.20 and 153,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,654.40, 319,327.20 and 153,902.40 is: 231,103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,654.40 : 319,327.20 = 153,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,654.40/319,327.20 = 153,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,654.40x = 319,327.20 × 153,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,654.40x = 49,145,222,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,145,222,465.28/212,654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,103.72

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