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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,265.83, 371,587.37 and 146,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,265.83, 371,587.37 and 146,759.58 is: 202,528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,265.83 : 371,587.37 = 146,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,265.83/371,587.37 = 146,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,265.83x = 371,587.37 × 146,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,265.83x = 54,534,005,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,534,005,620.71/269,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,528.51

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