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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,613.37, 372,078.32 and 154,927.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,613.37, 372,078.32 and 154,927.99 is: 213,807.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,613.37 : 372,078.32 = 154,927.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,613.37/372,078.32 = 154,927.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,613.37x = 372,078.32 × 154,927.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,613.37x = 57,645,346,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,645,346,240.18/269,613.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,807.45

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