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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,270.49, 371,588.40 and 146,763.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,270.49, 371,588.40 and 146,763.93 is: 202,531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,270.49 : 371,588.40 = 146,763.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,270.49/371,588.40 = 146,763.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,270.49x = 371,588.40 × 146,763.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,270.49x = 54,535,773,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,535,773,926.41/269,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,531.57

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