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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,769.54, 372,280.14 and 147,261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,769.54, 372,280.14 and 147,261.42 is: 203,219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,769.54 : 372,280.14 = 147,261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,769.54/372,280.14 = 147,261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,769.54x = 372,280.14 × 147,261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,769.54x = 54,822,502,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,822,502,054.20/269,769.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,219.76

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