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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,042.36, 371,245.96 and 154,315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,042.36, 371,245.96 and 154,315.08 is: 212,936.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,042.36 : 371,245.96 = 154,315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,042.36/371,245.96 = 154,315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,042.36x = 371,245.96 × 154,315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,042.36x = 57,288,850,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,288,850,017.08/269,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,936.17

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