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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,976.08, 372,581.52 and 155,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,976.08, 372,581.52 and 155,253.36 is: 214,257.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,976.08 : 372,581.52 = 155,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,976.08/372,581.52 = 155,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,976.08x = 372,581.52 × 155,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,976.08x = 57,844,532,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,844,532,853.91/269,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,257.99

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