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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,237.19, 371,545.61 and 146,729.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,237.19, 371,545.61 and 146,729.35 is: 202,485.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,237.19 : 371,545.61 = 146,729.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,237.19/371,545.61 = 146,729.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,237.19x = 371,545.61 × 146,729.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,237.19x = 54,516,645,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,516,645,850.65/269,237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,485.57

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