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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,944.57, 372,523.50 and 156,774.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,944.57, 372,523.50 and 156,774.61 is: 216,348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,944.57 : 372,523.50 = 156,774.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,944.57/372,523.50 = 156,774.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,944.57x = 372,523.50 × 156,774.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,944.57x = 58,402,226,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,402,226,428.34/269,944.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,348.96

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