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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,852.63, 372,429.45 and 156,675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,852.63, 372,429.45 and 156,675.38 is: 216,231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,852.63 : 372,429.45 = 156,675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,852.63/372,429.45 = 156,675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,852.63x = 372,429.45 × 156,675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,852.63x = 58,350,523,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,350,523,739.79/269,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,231.08

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