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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,262.99, 371,578.05 and 146,756.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,262.99, 371,578.05 and 146,756.43 is: 202,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,262.99 : 371,578.05 = 146,756.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,262.99/371,578.05 = 146,756.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,262.99x = 371,578.05 × 146,756.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,262.99x = 54,531,468,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,531,468,084.36/269,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,521.22

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