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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,253.56, 371,571.36 and 154,523.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,253.56, 371,571.36 and 154,523.06 is: 213,242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,253.56 : 371,571.36 = 154,523.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,253.56/371,571.36 = 154,523.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,253.56x = 371,571.36 × 154,523.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,253.56x = 57,416,343,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,416,343,555.56/269,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,242.65

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