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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,313.60, 395,660.40 and 145,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,313.60, 395,660.40 and 145,621.60 is: 217,986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,313.60 : 395,660.40 = 145,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,313.60/395,660.40 = 145,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,313.60x = 395,660.40 × 145,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,313.60x = 57,616,700,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,616,700,504.64/264,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,986.14

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