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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,976.38, 372,565.18 and 147,468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,976.38, 372,565.18 and 147,468.84 is: 203,505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,976.38 : 372,565.18 = 147,468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,976.38/372,565.18 = 147,468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,976.38x = 372,565.18 × 147,468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,976.38x = 54,941,754,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,941,754,918.99/269,976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,505.78

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