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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,724.32, 372,231.95 and 155,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,724.32, 372,231.95 and 155,040.06 is: 213,962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,724.32 : 372,231.95 = 155,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,724.32/372,231.95 = 155,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,724.32x = 372,231.95 × 155,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,724.32x = 57,710,863,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,710,863,861.92/269,724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,962.40

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