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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,022.93, 371,219.34 and 154,295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,022.93, 371,219.34 and 154,295.61 is: 212,909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,022.93 : 371,219.34 = 154,295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,022.93/371,219.34 = 154,295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,022.93x = 371,219.34 × 154,295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,022.93x = 57,277,514,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,277,514,509.10/269,022.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,909.41

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