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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,437.04, 371,832.10 and 146,936.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,437.04, 371,832.10 and 146,936.13 is: 202,776.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,437.04 : 371,832.10 = 146,936.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,437.04/371,832.10 = 146,936.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,437.04x = 371,832.10 × 146,936.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,437.04x = 54,635,569,783.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,635,569,783.77/269,437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,776.76

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