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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,977.38, 372,566.56 and 147,469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,977.38, 372,566.56 and 147,469.84 is: 203,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,977.38 : 372,566.56 = 147,469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,977.38/372,566.56 = 147,469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,977.38x = 372,566.56 × 147,469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,977.38x = 54,942,330,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,942,330,992.55/269,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,507.16

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