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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,903.21, 293,463.77 and 155,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,903.21, 293,463.77 and 155,451.44 is: 214,272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,903.21 : 293,463.77 = 155,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,903.21/293,463.77 = 155,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,903.21x = 293,463.77 × 155,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,903.21x = 45,619,363,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,619,363,389.75/212,903.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,272.79

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