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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,933.25, 372,507.89 and 156,763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,933.25, 372,507.89 and 156,763.29 is: 216,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,933.25 : 372,507.89 = 156,763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,933.25/372,507.89 = 156,763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,933.25x = 372,507.89 × 156,763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,933.25x = 58,395,561,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,395,561,603.54/269,933.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,333.34

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