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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,913.04, 372,451.72 and 156,713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,913.04, 372,451.72 and 156,713.68 is: 216,248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,913.04 : 372,451.72 = 156,713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,913.04/372,451.72 = 156,713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,913.04x = 372,451.72 × 156,713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,913.04x = 58,368,279,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,368,279,663.53/269,913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,248.46

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