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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,308.55, 371,717.33 and 159,023.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,308.55, 371,717.33 and 159,023.83 is: 219,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,308.55 : 371,717.33 = 159,023.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,308.55/371,717.33 = 159,023.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,308.55x = 371,717.33 × 159,023.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,308.55x = 59,111,913,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,111,913,959.24/269,308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,495.13

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