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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,206.07, 371,502.79 and 146,698.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,206.07, 371,502.79 and 146,698.23 is: 202,442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,206.07 : 371,502.79 = 146,698.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,206.07/371,502.79 = 146,698.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,206.07x = 371,502.79 × 146,698.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,206.07x = 54,498,801,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,498,801,366.32/269,206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,442.69

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