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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,228.93, 371,537.38 and 154,498.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,228.93, 371,537.38 and 154,498.43 is: 213,208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,228.93 : 371,537.38 = 154,498.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,228.93/371,537.38 = 154,498.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,228.93x = 371,537.38 × 154,498.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,228.93x = 57,401,943,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,401,943,149.33/269,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,208.68

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