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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,436.04, 371,830.72 and 146,935.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,436.04, 371,830.72 and 146,935.13 is: 202,775.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,436.04 : 371,830.72 = 146,935.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,436.04/371,830.72 = 146,935.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,436.04x = 371,830.72 × 146,935.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,436.04x = 54,634,995,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,634,995,181.19/269,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,775.38

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