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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,364.40, 396,546.60 and 139,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,364.40, 396,546.60 and 139,948.40 is: 209,922.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,364.40 : 396,546.60 = 139,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,364.40/396,546.60 = 139,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,364.40x = 396,546.60 × 139,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,364.40x = 55,496,062,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,496,062,195.44/264,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,922.60

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