Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,387.52, 371,729.40 and 156,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 269,387.52, 371,729.40 and 156,198 is: 215,538.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,387.52 : 371,729.40 = 156,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,387.52/371,729.40 = 156,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,387.52x = 371,729.40 × 156,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,387.52x = 58,063,388,821.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,063,388,821.20/269,387.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,538.53
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