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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,259.93, 371,573.88 and 146,753.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,259.93, 371,573.88 and 146,753.41 is: 202,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,259.93 : 371,573.88 = 146,753.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,259.93/371,573.88 = 146,753.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,259.93x = 371,573.88 × 146,753.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,259.93x = 54,529,733,223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529,733,223.16/269,259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,517.07

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