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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,049.52, 371,288.32 and 155,937.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,049.52, 371,288.32 and 155,937.88 is: 215,194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,049.52 : 371,288.32 = 155,937.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,049.52/371,288.32 = 155,937.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,049.52x = 371,288.32 × 155,937.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,049.52x = 57,897,913,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,897,913,489.56/269,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,194.26

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