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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,000.54, 371,206.53 and 154,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,000.54, 371,206.53 and 154,273.25 is: 212,888.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,000.54 : 371,206.53 = 154,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,000.54/371,206.53 = 154,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,000.54x = 371,206.53 × 154,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,000.54x = 57,267,238,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267,238,732.34/269,000.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,888.93

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