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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,284.31, 371,590.49 and 156,114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,284.31, 371,590.49 and 156,114.35 is: 215,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,284.31 : 371,590.49 = 156,114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,284.31/371,590.49 = 156,114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,284.31x = 371,590.49 × 156,114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,284.31x = 58,010,607,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,010,607,812.53/269,284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,425.13

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