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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,573.40, 371,890.92 and 156,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,573.40, 371,890.92 and 156,330.48 is: 215,666.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,573.40 : 371,890.92 = 156,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,573.40/371,890.92 = 156,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,573.40x = 371,890.92 × 156,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,573.40x = 58,137,886,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,137,886,031.24/269,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,666.26

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