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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,737.26, 372,363.39 and 156,538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,737.26, 372,363.39 and 156,538.14 is: 216,095.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,737.26 : 372,363.39 = 156,538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,737.26/372,363.39 = 156,538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,737.26x = 372,363.39 × 156,538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,737.26x = 58,289,072,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,289,072,474.69/269,737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,095.74

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