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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,736.76, 372,362.70 and 156,537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,736.76, 372,362.70 and 156,537.64 is: 216,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,736.76 : 372,362.70 = 156,537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,736.76/372,362.70 = 156,537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,736.76x = 372,362.70 × 156,537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,736.76x = 58,288,778,282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,288,778,282.03/269,736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,095.05

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