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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,226.18, 371,510.55 and 156,056.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,226.18, 371,510.55 and 156,056.22 is: 215,345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,226.18 : 371,510.55 = 156,056.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,226.18/371,510.55 = 156,056.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,226.18x = 371,510.55 × 156,056.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,226.18x = 57,976,532,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,976,532,123.12/269,226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,345.08

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