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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,413.88, 299,929.02 and 153,786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,413.88, 299,929.02 and 153,786.76 is: 212,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,413.88 : 299,929.02 = 153,786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,413.88/299,929.02 = 153,786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,413.88x = 299,929.02 × 153,786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,413.88x = 46,125,112,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125,112,215.78/217,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,153.48

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