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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,932.61, 372,529.04 and 155,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,932.61, 372,529.04 and 155,248.38 is: 214,255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,932.61 : 372,529.04 = 155,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,932.61/372,529.04 = 155,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,932.61x = 372,529.04 × 155,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,932.61x = 57,834,529,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,834,529,962.96/269,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,255.44

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