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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,944.52, 372,595.61 and 155,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,944.52, 372,595.61 and 155,235.76 is: 214,266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,944.52 : 372,595.61 = 155,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,944.52/372,595.61 = 155,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,944.52x = 372,595.61 × 155,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,944.52x = 57,840,162,147.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,840,162,147.61/269,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,266.85

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