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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,365.40, 396,548.10 and 139,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,365.40, 396,548.10 and 139,949.40 is: 209,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,365.40 : 396,548.10 = 139,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,365.40/396,548.10 = 139,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,365.40x = 396,548.10 × 139,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,365.40x = 55,496,668,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,496,668,666.14/264,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,924.10

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