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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,980.44, 372,576.94 and 156,803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,980.44, 372,576.94 and 156,803.18 is: 216,390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,980.44 : 372,576.94 = 156,803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,980.44/372,576.94 = 156,803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,980.44x = 372,576.94 × 156,803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,980.44x = 58,421,248,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,421,248,986.67/269,980.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,390.67

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