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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,435.36, 371,829.77 and 146,934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,435.36, 371,829.77 and 146,934.44 is: 202,774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,435.36 : 371,829.77 = 146,934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,435.36/371,829.77 = 146,934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,435.36x = 371,829.77 × 146,934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,435.36x = 54,634,596,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,634,596,436.46/269,435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,774.41

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