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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,161.74, 371,443.62 and 146,653.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,161.74, 371,443.62 and 146,653.56 is: 202,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,161.74 : 371,443.62 = 146,653.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,161.74/371,443.62 = 146,653.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,161.74x = 371,443.62 × 146,653.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,161.74x = 54,473,529,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,473,529,212.29/269,161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,382.14

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