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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,974.38, 372,562.43 and 147,466.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,974.38, 372,562.43 and 147,466.85 is: 203,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,974.38 : 372,562.43 = 147,466.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,974.38/372,562.43 = 147,466.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,974.38x = 372,562.43 × 147,466.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,974.38x = 54,940,605,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,940,605,380.30/269,974.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,503.03

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