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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,650.80, 372,192.12 and 156,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,650.80, 372,192.12 and 156,510 is: 216,026.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,650.80 : 372,192.12 = 156,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,650.80/372,192.12 = 156,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,650.80x = 372,192.12 × 156,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,650.80x = 58,251,788,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,251,788,701.20/269,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,026.76

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