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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,304.18, 371,617.92 and 156,134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,304.18, 371,617.92 and 156,134.22 is: 215,452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,304.18 : 371,617.92 = 156,134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,304.18/371,617.92 = 156,134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,304.18x = 371,617.92 × 156,134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,304.18x = 58,022,274,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,022,274,077.22/269,304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,452.56

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