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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,216.51, 371,520.27 and 154,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,216.51, 371,520.27 and 154,486.04 is: 213,191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,216.51 : 371,520.27 = 154,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,216.51/371,520.27 = 154,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,216.51x = 371,520.27 × 154,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,216.51x = 57,394,693,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,394,693,434.43/269,216.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,191.58

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