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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,937.02, 372,513.08 and 156,767.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,937.02, 372,513.08 and 156,767.06 is: 216,338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,937.02 : 372,513.08 = 156,767.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,937.02/372,513.08 = 156,767.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,937.02x = 372,513.08 × 156,767.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,937.02x = 58,397,780,363.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,397,780,363.14/269,937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,338.54

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