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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,821.28, 372,479.36 and 156,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,821.28, 372,479.36 and 156,622.24 is: 216,211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,821.28 : 372,479.36 = 156,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,821.28/372,479.36 = 156,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,821.28x = 372,479.36 × 156,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,821.28x = 58,338,551,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,338,551,716.97/269,821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,211.83

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