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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,250.97, 371,559.93 and 146,747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,250.97, 371,559.93 and 146,747.22 is: 202,507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,250.97 : 371,559.93 = 146,747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,250.97/371,559.93 = 146,747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,250.97x = 371,559.93 × 146,747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,250.97x = 54,525,385,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,525,385,947.85/269,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,507.67

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