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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,177.68, 371,497.80 and 156,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,177.68, 371,497.80 and 156,005.20 is: 215,306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,177.68 : 371,497.80 = 156,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,177.68/371,497.80 = 156,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,177.68x = 371,497.80 × 156,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,177.68x = 57,955,588,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,955,588,588.56/269,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,306.07

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