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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,036.10, 371,262.19 and 146,525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,036.10, 371,262.19 and 146,525.74 is: 202,201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,036.10 : 371,262.19 = 146,525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,036.10/371,262.19 = 146,525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,036.10x = 371,262.19 × 146,525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,036.10x = 54,399,467,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399,467,123.77/269,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,201.37

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