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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,388.52, 371,730.78 and 156,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,388.52, 371,730.78 and 156,199 is: 215,539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,388.52 : 371,730.78 = 156,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,388.52/371,730.78 = 156,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,388.52x = 371,730.78 × 156,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,388.52x = 58,063,976,105.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,063,976,105.22/269,388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,539.91

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