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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,435.18, 371,829.51 and 146,934.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,435.18, 371,829.51 and 146,934.26 is: 202,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,435.18 : 371,829.51 = 146,934.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,435.18/371,829.51 = 146,934.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,435.18x = 371,829.51 × 146,934.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,435.18x = 54,634,492,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,634,492,038.87/269,435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,774.16

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