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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,945.16, 372,524.33 and 156,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,945.16, 372,524.33 and 156,775.20 is: 216,349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,945.16 : 372,524.33 = 156,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,945.16/372,524.33 = 156,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,945.16x = 372,524.33 × 156,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,945.16x = 58,402,575,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,402,575,335.59/269,945.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,349.78

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