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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,655.40, 319,328.70 and 153,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,655.40, 319,328.70 and 153,903.40 is: 231,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,655.40 : 319,328.70 = 153,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,655.40/319,328.70 = 153,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,655.40x = 319,328.70 × 153,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,655.40x = 49,145,772,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,145,772,647.58/212,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,105.22

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