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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,973.44, 372,561.12 and 147,465.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,973.44, 372,561.12 and 147,465.89 is: 203,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,973.44 : 372,561.12 = 147,465.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,973.44/372,561.12 = 147,465.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,973.44x = 372,561.12 × 147,465.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,973.44x = 54,940,055,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,940,055,277.39/269,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,501.71

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