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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,944.02, 372,522.74 and 156,774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,944.02, 372,522.74 and 156,774.06 is: 216,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,944.02 : 372,522.74 = 156,774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,944.02/372,522.74 = 156,774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,944.02x = 372,522.74 × 156,774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,944.02x = 58,401,902,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401,902,392.12/269,944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,348.20

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