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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,284.18, 371,590.32 and 156,114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,284.18, 371,590.32 and 156,114.22 is: 215,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,284.18 : 371,590.32 = 156,114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,284.18/371,590.32 = 156,114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,284.18x = 371,590.32 × 156,114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,284.18x = 58,010,532,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,010,532,966.35/269,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,424.96

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