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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,132.20, 371,402.78 and 146,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,132.20, 371,402.78 and 146,623.97 is: 202,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,132.20 : 371,402.78 = 146,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,132.20/371,402.78 = 146,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,132.20x = 371,402.78 × 146,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,132.20x = 54,456,551,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,456,551,092.78/269,132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,341.27

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