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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,199.32, 371,507.58 and 156,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,199.32, 371,507.58 and 156,057.56 is: 215,366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,199.32 : 371,507.58 = 156,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,199.32/371,507.58 = 156,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,199.32x = 371,507.58 × 156,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,199.32x = 57,976,566,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,976,566,456.30/269,199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,366.69

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