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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,009.52, 371,234.28 and 154,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,009.52, 371,234.28 and 154,292.64 is: 212,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,009.52 : 371,234.28 = 154,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,009.52/371,234.28 = 154,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,009.52x = 371,234.28 × 154,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,009.52x = 57,278,717,119.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,278,717,119.70/269,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,924.50

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