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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,204.16, 371,472.48 and 156,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,204.16, 371,472.48 and 156,062.40 is: 215,349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,204.16 : 371,472.48 = 156,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,204.16/371,472.48 = 156,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,204.16x = 371,472.48 × 156,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,204.16x = 57,972,886,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,972,886,762.75/269,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,349.15

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