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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,155.19, 562,566.51 and 269,531.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,155.19, 562,566.51 and 269,531.31 is: 404,177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,155.19 : 562,566.51 = 269,531.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,155.19/562,566.51 = 269,531.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,155.19x = 562,566.51 × 269,531.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,155.19x = 151,629,288,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,629,288,402.43/375,155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,177.50

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