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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,086.52, 371,339.48 and 155,974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,086.52, 371,339.48 and 155,974.88 is: 215,245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,086.52 : 371,339.48 = 155,974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,086.52/371,339.48 = 155,974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,086.52x = 371,339.48 × 155,974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,086.52x = 57,919,630,832.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,919,630,832.26/269,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,245.38

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