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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,157.20, 562,569.50 and 269,533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,157.20, 562,569.50 and 269,533.32 is: 404,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,157.20 : 562,569.50 = 269,533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,157.20/562,569.50 = 269,533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,157.20x = 562,569.50 × 269,533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,157.20x = 151,631,225,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,631,225,065.74/375,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,180.50

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