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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,956.02, 372,553.92 and 155,233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,956.02, 372,553.92 and 155,233.29 is: 214,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,956.02 : 372,553.92 = 155,233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,956.02/372,553.92 = 155,233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,956.02x = 372,553.92 × 155,233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,956.02x = 57,832,770,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,832,770,704.00/269,956.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,230.34

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