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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,946.16, 372,525.71 and 156,776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,946.16, 372,525.71 and 156,776.20 is: 216,351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,946.16 : 372,525.71 = 156,776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,946.16/372,525.71 = 156,776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,946.16x = 372,525.71 × 156,776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,946.16x = 58,403,165,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,403,165,216.10/269,946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,351.16

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