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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,197.25, 371,492.23 and 156,085.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,197.25, 371,492.23 and 156,085.61 is: 215,398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,197.25 : 371,492.23 = 156,085.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,197.25/371,492.23 = 156,085.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,197.25x = 371,492.23 × 156,085.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,197.25x = 57,984,591,329.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,984,591,329.81/269,197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,398.16

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