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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,037.10, 371,263.58 and 146,526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,037.10, 371,263.58 and 146,526.74 is: 202,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,037.10 : 371,263.58 = 146,526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,037.10/371,263.58 = 146,526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,037.10x = 371,263.58 × 146,526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,037.10x = 54,400,042,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,400,042,058.13/269,037.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,202.75

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