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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,294.85, 371,599.52 and 154,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,294.85, 371,599.52 and 154,546.04 is: 213,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,294.85 : 371,599.52 = 154,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,294.85/371,599.52 = 154,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,294.85x = 371,599.52 × 154,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,294.85x = 57,429,234,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,429,234,438.17/269,294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,257.83

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