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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,505.85, 371,917.33 and 154,791.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,505.85, 371,917.33 and 154,791.93 is: 213,612.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,505.85 : 371,917.33 = 154,791.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,505.85/371,917.33 = 154,791.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,505.85x = 371,917.33 × 154,791.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,505.85x = 57,569,801,311.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,569,801,311.15/269,505.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,612.44

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