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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,148, 371,424.24 and 156,036.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,148, 371,424.24 and 156,036.36 is: 215,330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,148 : 371,424.24 = 156,036.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,148/371,424.24 = 156,036.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,148x = 371,424.24 × 156,036.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,148x = 57,955,686,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,955,686,425.37/269,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,330.18

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