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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,196.93, 371,491.79 and 156,085.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,196.93, 371,491.79 and 156,085.29 is: 215,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,196.93 : 371,491.79 = 156,085.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,196.93/371,491.79 = 156,085.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,196.93x = 371,491.79 × 156,085.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,196.93x = 57,984,402,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,984,402,994.34/269,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,397.71

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