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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,747.77, 372,196.35 and 155,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,747.77, 372,196.35 and 155,004.24 is: 213,873.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,747.77 : 372,196.35 = 155,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,747.77/372,196.35 = 155,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,747.77x = 372,196.35 × 155,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,747.77x = 57,692,012,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692,012,362.52/269,747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,873.92

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