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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,784.36, 372,244.66 and 156,546.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,784.36, 372,244.66 and 156,546.36 is: 216,000.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,784.36 : 372,244.66 = 156,546.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,784.36/372,244.66 = 156,546.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,784.36x = 372,244.66 × 156,546.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,784.36x = 58,273,546,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,273,546,552.44/269,784.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,000.46

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