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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,379.20, 368,971.20 and 154,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,379.20, 368,971.20 and 154,195.20 is: 212,782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,379.20 : 368,971.20 = 154,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,379.20/368,971.20 = 154,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,379.20x = 368,971.20 × 154,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,379.20x = 56,893,587,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,893,587,978.24/267,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,782.40

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