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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,599.36, 372,065.58 and 156,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,599.36, 372,065.58 and 156,422.20 is: 215,873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,599.36 : 372,065.58 = 156,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,599.36/372,065.58 = 156,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,599.36x = 372,065.58 × 156,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,599.36x = 58,199,316,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,199,316,567.88/269,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,873.35

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