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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,367.20, 371,717.04 and 146,856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,367.20, 371,717.04 and 146,856.96 is: 202,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,367.20 : 371,717.04 = 146,856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,367.20/371,717.04 = 146,856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,367.20x = 371,717.04 × 146,856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,367.20x = 54,589,234,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,589,234,474.60/269,367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,657.32

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