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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,182.32, 371,484.12 and 156,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,182.32, 371,484.12 and 156,040.56 is: 215,343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,182.32 : 371,484.12 = 156,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,182.32/371,484.12 = 156,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,182.32x = 371,484.12 × 156,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,182.32x = 57,966,590,115.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,966,590,115.91/269,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,343.23

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