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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,340.05, 371,693.38 and 146,832.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,340.05, 371,693.38 and 146,832.51 is: 202,631.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,340.05 : 371,693.38 = 146,832.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,340.05/371,693.38 = 146,832.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,340.05x = 371,693.38 × 146,832.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,340.05x = 54,576,671,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,576,671,557.17/269,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,631.11

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