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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,979.93, 372,576.24 and 156,802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,979.93, 372,576.24 and 156,802.68 is: 216,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,979.93 : 372,576.24 = 156,802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,979.93/372,576.24 = 156,802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,979.93x = 372,576.24 × 156,802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,979.93x = 58,420,952,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,420,952,936.32/269,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,389.98

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