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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,303.68, 252,719.28 and 156,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,303.68, 252,719.28 and 156,969 is: 234,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,303.68 : 252,719.28 = 156,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,303.68/252,719.28 = 156,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,303.68x = 252,719.28 × 156,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,303.68x = 39,669,092,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,669,092,662.32/169,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,307.33

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