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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,004.42, 371,211.86 and 154,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,004.42, 371,211.86 and 154,277.14 is: 212,894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,004.42 : 371,211.86 = 154,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,004.42/371,211.86 = 154,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,004.42x = 371,211.86 × 154,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,004.42x = 57,269,504,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269,504,094.88/269,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,894.29

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