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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,697.29, 372,191.20 and 147,196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,697.29, 372,191.20 and 147,196.37 is: 203,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,697.29 : 372,191.20 = 147,196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,697.29/372,191.20 = 147,196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,697.29x = 372,191.20 × 147,196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,697.29x = 54,785,191,724.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,785,191,724.99/269,697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,135.86

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