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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,300.22, 371,629.80 and 146,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,300.22, 371,629.80 and 146,794.20 is: 202,573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,300.22 : 371,629.80 = 146,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,300.22/371,629.80 = 146,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,300.22x = 371,629.80 × 146,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,300.22x = 54,553,099,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,553,099,187.16/269,300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,573.54

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