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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,940.26, 372,517.56 and 156,770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,940.26, 372,517.56 and 156,770.30 is: 216,343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,940.26 : 372,517.56 = 156,770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,940.26/372,517.56 = 156,770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,940.26x = 372,517.56 × 156,770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,940.26x = 58,399,689,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,399,689,636.47/269,940.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,343.01

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