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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,725.77, 372,222.32 and 147,219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,725.77, 372,222.32 and 147,219.27 is: 203,163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,725.77 : 372,222.32 = 147,219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,725.77/372,222.32 = 147,219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,725.77x = 372,222.32 × 147,219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,725.77x = 54,798,297,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,798,297,492.01/269,725.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,163.00

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