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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,197.32, 371,504.82 and 156,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,197.32, 371,504.82 and 156,055.56 is: 215,363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,197.32 : 371,504.82 = 156,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,197.32/371,504.82 = 156,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,197.32x = 371,504.82 × 156,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,197.32x = 57,975,392,727.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,975,392,727.80/269,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,363.93

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