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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,567.04, 371,981.52 and 156,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,567.04, 371,981.52 and 156,397.08 is: 215,815.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,567.04 : 371,981.52 = 156,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,567.04/371,981.52 = 156,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,567.04x = 371,981.52 × 156,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,567.04x = 58,176,823,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,176,823,541.96/269,567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,815.79

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