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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,256.57, 371,567.64 and 146,752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,256.57, 371,567.64 and 146,752.82 is: 202,515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,256.57 : 371,567.64 = 146,752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,256.57/371,567.64 = 146,752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,256.57x = 371,567.64 × 146,752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,256.57x = 54,528,598,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,528,598,990.74/269,256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,515.39

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