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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,510.58, 371,910.83 and 154,709.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,510.58, 371,910.83 and 154,709.48 is: 213,491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,510.58 : 371,910.83 = 154,709.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,510.58/371,910.83 = 154,709.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,510.58x = 371,910.83 × 154,709.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,510.58x = 57,538,131,271.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,131,271.90/269,510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,491.18

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