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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,823.28, 372,482.12 and 156,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,823.28, 372,482.12 and 156,624.24 is: 216,214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,823.28 : 372,482.12 = 156,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,823.28/372,482.12 = 156,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,823.28x = 372,482.12 × 156,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,823.28x = 58,339,728,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,339,728,958.59/269,823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,214.59

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