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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,151.89, 400,091.79 and 154,594.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,151.89, 400,091.79 and 154,594.83 is: 231,524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,151.89 : 400,091.79 = 154,594.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,151.89/400,091.79 = 154,594.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,151.89x = 400,091.79 × 154,594.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,151.89x = 61,852,122,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,852,122,259.45/267,151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,524.18

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