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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,283.18, 371,588.94 and 156,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,283.18, 371,588.94 and 156,113.22 is: 215,423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,283.18 : 371,588.94 = 156,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,283.18/371,588.94 = 156,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,283.18x = 371,588.94 × 156,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,283.18x = 58,009,945,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,009,945,939.79/269,283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,423.58

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