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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,668.80, 372,216.96 and 156,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,668.80, 372,216.96 and 156,528 is: 216,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,668.80 : 372,216.96 = 156,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,668.80/372,216.96 = 156,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,668.80x = 372,216.96 × 156,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,668.80x = 58,262,376,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,262,376,314.88/269,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,051.60

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