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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,181.70, 403,286.55 and 156,769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,181.70, 403,286.55 and 156,769.90 is: 234,871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,181.70 : 403,286.55 = 156,769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,181.70/403,286.55 = 156,769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,181.70x = 403,286.55 × 156,769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,181.70x = 63,223,192,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,223,192,114.85/269,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,871.81

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