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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,018.02, 371,245.98 and 154,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,018.02, 371,245.98 and 154,301.14 is: 212,936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,018.02 : 371,245.98 = 154,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,018.02/371,245.98 = 154,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,018.02x = 371,245.98 × 154,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,018.02x = 57,283,677,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,283,677,934.42/269,018.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,936.21

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