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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,288.93, 371,596.87 and 156,118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,288.93, 371,596.87 and 156,118.97 is: 215,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,288.93 : 371,596.87 = 156,118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,288.93/371,596.87 = 156,118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,288.93x = 371,596.87 × 156,118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,288.93x = 58,013,320,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,013,320,599.62/269,288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,431.51

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