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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,255.57, 371,566.26 and 146,751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,255.57, 371,566.26 and 146,751.82 is: 202,514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,255.57 : 371,566.26 = 146,751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,255.57/371,566.26 = 146,751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,255.57x = 371,566.26 × 146,751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,255.57x = 54,528,023,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,528,023,976.68/269,255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,514.01

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