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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,834.91, 376,516.06 and 156,567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,834.91, 376,516.06 and 156,567.32 is: 216,065.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,834.91 : 376,516.06 = 156,567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,834.91/376,516.06 = 156,567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,834.91x = 376,516.06 × 156,567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,834.91x = 58,950,111,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,950,111,528.74/272,834.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,065.14

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