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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,224.73, 371,539.45 and 146,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,224.73, 371,539.45 and 146,727.32 is: 202,488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,224.73 : 371,539.45 = 146,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,224.73/371,539.45 = 146,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,224.73x = 371,539.45 × 146,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,224.73x = 54,514,988,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,514,988,755.10/269,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,488.78

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