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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,947.50, 372,527.58 and 156,777.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,947.50, 372,527.58 and 156,777.54 is: 216,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,947.50 : 372,527.58 = 156,777.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,947.50/372,527.58 = 156,777.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,947.50x = 372,527.58 × 156,777.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,947.50x = 58,403,957,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,403,957,574.55/269,947.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,353.02

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