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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,264.22, 371,583.42 and 146,756.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,264.22, 371,583.42 and 146,756.40 is: 202,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,264.22 : 371,583.42 = 146,756.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,264.22/371,583.42 = 146,756.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,264.22x = 371,583.42 × 146,756.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,264.22x = 54,532,245,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,532,245,018.89/269,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,523.18

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