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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,924.52, 372,420.72 and 155,196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,924.52, 372,420.72 and 155,196.84 is: 214,128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,924.52 : 372,420.72 = 155,196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,924.52/372,420.72 = 155,196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,924.52x = 372,420.72 × 155,196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,924.52x = 57,798,518,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798,518,894.52/269,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,128.45

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