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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,251.95, 371,562.60 and 146,745.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,251.95, 371,562.60 and 146,745.36 is: 202,505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,251.95 : 371,562.60 = 146,745.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,251.95/371,562.60 = 146,745.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,251.95x = 371,562.60 × 146,745.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,251.95x = 54,525,087,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,525,087,499.54/269,251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,505.82

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