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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,940.06, 372,517.29 and 156,770.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,940.06, 372,517.29 and 156,770.10 is: 216,342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,940.06 : 372,517.29 = 156,770.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,940.06/372,517.29 = 156,770.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,940.06x = 372,517.29 × 156,770.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,940.06x = 58,399,572,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,399,572,805.03/269,940.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,342.74

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