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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,517.08, 371,942.52 and 147,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,517.08, 371,942.52 and 147,016.16 is: 202,887.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,517.08 : 371,942.52 = 147,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,517.08/371,942.52 = 147,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,517.08x = 371,942.52 × 147,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,517.08x = 54,681,561,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681,561,031.12/269,517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,887.18

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