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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,557.12, 371,752.50 and 215,822.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,557.12, 371,752.50 and 215,822.53 is: 297,645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,557.12 : 371,752.50 = 215,822.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,557.12/371,752.50 = 215,822.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,557.12x = 371,752.50 × 215,822.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,557.12x = 80,232,565,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,232,565,083.83/269,557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,645.88

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