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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,577.48, 372,016.40 and 147,069.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,577.48, 372,016.40 and 147,069.86 is: 202,956.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,577.48 : 372,016.40 = 147,069.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,577.48/372,016.40 = 147,069.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,577.48x = 372,016.40 × 147,069.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,577.48x = 54,712,399,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,712,399,865.70/269,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,956.12

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