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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,317.96, 371,656.24 and 146,810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,317.96, 371,656.24 and 146,810.32 is: 202,596.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,317.96 : 371,656.24 = 146,810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,317.96/371,656.24 = 146,810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,317.96x = 371,656.24 × 146,810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,317.96x = 54,562,970,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,562,970,228.23/269,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,596.85

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