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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,868.08, 372,375.96 and 156,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,868.08, 372,375.96 and 156,671.12 is: 216,181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,868.08 : 372,375.96 = 156,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,868.08/372,375.96 = 156,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,868.08x = 372,375.96 × 156,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,868.08x = 58,340,558,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340,558,714.28/269,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,181.77

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