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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,652.80, 372,194.88 and 156,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,652.80, 372,194.88 and 156,512 is: 216,029.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,652.80 : 372,194.88 = 156,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,652.80/372,194.88 = 156,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,652.80x = 372,194.88 × 156,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,652.80x = 58,252,965,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,252,965,058.56/269,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,029.52

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