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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,280.39, 371,605.32 and 146,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,280.39, 371,605.32 and 146,772.60 is: 202,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,280.39 : 371,605.32 = 146,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,280.39/371,605.32 = 146,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,280.39x = 371,605.32 × 146,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,280.39x = 54,541,478,990.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,541,478,990.23/269,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,545.31

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