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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,935.26, 372,510.66 and 156,765.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,935.26, 372,510.66 and 156,765.30 is: 216,336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,935.26 : 372,510.66 = 156,765.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,935.26/372,510.66 = 156,765.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,935.26x = 372,510.66 × 156,765.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,935.26x = 58,396,745,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,396,745,368.10/269,935.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,336.11

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