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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,159.20, 562,572.50 and 269,535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,159.20, 562,572.50 and 269,535.32 is: 404,183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,159.20 : 562,572.50 = 269,535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,159.20/562,572.50 = 269,535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,159.20x = 562,572.50 × 269,535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,159.20x = 151,633,158,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,633,158,810.70/375,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,183.50

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