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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,235.19, 371,542.85 and 146,727.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,235.19, 371,542.85 and 146,727.35 is: 202,482.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,235.19 : 371,542.85 = 146,727.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,235.19/371,542.85 = 146,727.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,235.19x = 371,542.85 × 146,727.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,235.19x = 54,515,497,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515,497,144.11/269,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,482.81

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