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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,902.75, 372,498.60 and 156,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,902.75, 372,498.60 and 156,725.50 is: 216,300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,902.75 : 372,498.60 = 156,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,902.75/372,498.60 = 156,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,902.75x = 372,498.60 × 156,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,902.75x = 58,380,029,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,380,029,334.30/269,902.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,300.24

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