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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,265.22, 371,584.80 and 146,757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,265.22, 371,584.80 and 146,757.40 is: 202,524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,265.22 : 371,584.80 = 146,757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,265.22/371,584.80 = 146,757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,265.22x = 371,584.80 × 146,757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,265.22x = 54,532,819,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,532,819,127.52/269,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,524.56

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