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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,330.58, 371,675.25 and 156,217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,330.58, 371,675.25 and 156,217.86 is: 215,580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,330.58 : 371,675.25 = 156,217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,330.58/371,675.25 = 156,217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,330.58x = 371,675.25 × 156,217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,330.58x = 58,062,312,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062,312,169.97/269,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,580.10

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