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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,183.70, 403,289.55 and 156,771.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,183.70, 403,289.55 and 156,771.90 is: 234,874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,183.70 : 403,289.55 = 156,771.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,183.70/403,289.55 = 156,771.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,183.70x = 403,289.55 × 156,771.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,183.70x = 63,224,469,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,224,469,003.65/269,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,874.80

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