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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,941.02, 372,518.60 and 156,771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,941.02, 372,518.60 and 156,771.06 is: 216,344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,941.02 : 372,518.60 = 156,771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,941.02/372,518.60 = 156,771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,941.02x = 372,518.60 × 156,771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,941.02x = 58,400,135,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,400,135,791.72/269,941.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,344.06

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