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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,822.28, 372,480.74 and 156,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,822.28, 372,480.74 and 156,623.24 is: 216,213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,822.28 : 372,480.74 = 156,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,822.28/372,480.74 = 156,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,822.28x = 372,480.74 × 156,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,822.28x = 58,339,140,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,339,140,336.40/269,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,213.21

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