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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,666.55, 372,213.86 and 156,525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,666.55, 372,213.86 and 156,525.75 is: 216,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,666.55 : 372,213.86 = 156,525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,666.55/372,213.86 = 156,525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,666.55x = 372,213.86 × 156,525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,666.55x = 58,261,052,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,261,052,814.27/269,666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,048.50

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