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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,286.93, 371,594.12 and 156,116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,286.93, 371,594.12 and 156,116.97 is: 215,428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,286.93 : 371,594.12 = 156,116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,286.93/371,594.12 = 156,116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,286.93x = 371,594.12 × 156,116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,286.93x = 58,012,147,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012,147,303.63/269,286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,428.75

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