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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,184.70, 403,291.05 and 156,772.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,184.70, 403,291.05 and 156,772.90 is: 234,876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,184.70 : 403,291.05 = 156,772.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,184.70/403,291.05 = 156,772.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,184.70x = 403,291.05 × 156,772.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,184.70x = 63,225,107,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,225,107,452.55/269,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,876.30

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