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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,931.08, 372,550.48 and 156,819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,931.08, 372,550.48 and 156,819.44 is: 216,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,931.08 : 372,550.48 = 156,819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,931.08/372,550.48 = 156,819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,931.08x = 372,550.48 × 156,819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,931.08x = 58,423,157,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,423,157,645.33/269,931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,437.31

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