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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,224.84, 371,516.98 and 156,084.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,224.84, 371,516.98 and 156,084.36 is: 215,388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,224.84 : 371,516.98 = 156,084.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,224.84/371,516.98 = 156,084.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,224.84x = 371,516.98 × 156,084.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,224.84x = 57,987,990,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,987,990,052.43/269,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,388.71

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