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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,785.36, 372,246.04 and 156,547.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,785.36, 372,246.04 and 156,547.36 is: 216,001.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,785.36 : 372,246.04 = 156,547.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,785.36/372,246.04 = 156,547.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,785.36x = 372,246.04 × 156,547.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,785.36x = 58,274,134,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,274,134,832.45/269,785.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,001.84

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