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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,805.36, 372,273.60 and 156,567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,805.36, 372,273.60 and 156,567.36 is: 216,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,805.36 : 372,273.60 = 156,567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,805.36/372,273.60 = 156,567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,805.36x = 372,273.60 × 156,567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,805.36x = 58,285,894,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,285,894,749.70/269,805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,029.42

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