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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,059, 371,301.42 and 155,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,059, 371,301.42 and 155,947.36 is: 215,207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,059 : 371,301.42 = 155,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,059/371,301.42 = 155,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,059x = 371,301.42 × 155,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,059x = 57,903,476,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,903,476,213.25/269,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,207.36

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