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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,158.74, 371,439.48 and 146,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,158.74, 371,439.48 and 146,650.56 is: 202,378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,158.74 : 371,439.48 = 146,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,158.74/371,439.48 = 146,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,158.74x = 371,439.48 × 146,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,158.74x = 54,471,807,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,471,807,748.11/269,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,378.00

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