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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,238.92, 299,475.57 and 152,511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,238.92, 299,475.57 and 152,511.07 is: 210,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,238.92 : 299,475.57 = 152,511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,238.92/299,475.57 = 152,511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,238.92x = 299,475.57 × 152,511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,238.92x = 45,673,339,619.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,673,339,619.56/217,238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,244.74

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