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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,220.48, 371,519.46 and 146,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,220.48, 371,519.46 and 146,713.92 is: 202,462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,220.48 : 371,519.46 = 146,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,220.48/371,519.46 = 146,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,220.48x = 371,519.46 × 146,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,220.48x = 54,507,076,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,507,076,332.88/269,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,462.59

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