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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,781.86, 372,241.23 and 156,543.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,781.86, 372,241.23 and 156,543.86 is: 215,997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,781.86 : 372,241.23 = 156,543.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,781.86/372,241.23 = 156,543.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,781.86x = 372,241.23 × 156,543.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,781.86x = 58,272,078,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,272,078,995.35/269,781.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,997.02

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