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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,236.19, 371,544.23 and 146,728.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,236.19, 371,544.23 and 146,728.35 is: 202,484.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,236.19 : 371,544.23 = 146,728.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,236.19/371,544.23 = 146,728.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,236.19x = 371,544.23 × 146,728.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,236.19x = 54,516,071,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,516,071,819.92/269,236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,484.19

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