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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,348.06, 371,697.80 and 146,840.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,348.06, 371,697.80 and 146,840.42 is: 202,638.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,348.06 : 371,697.80 = 146,840.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,348.06/371,697.80 = 146,840.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,348.06x = 371,697.80 × 146,840.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,348.06x = 54,580,261,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,580,261,065.08/269,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,638.40

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