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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,196.75, 371,491.55 and 156,085.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,196.75, 371,491.55 and 156,085.11 is: 215,397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,196.75 : 371,491.55 = 156,085.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,196.75/371,491.55 = 156,085.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,196.75x = 371,491.55 × 156,085.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,196.75x = 57,984,298,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,984,298,665.39/269,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,397.47

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