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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,426.16, 396,245.34 and 146,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,426.16, 396,245.34 and 146,131.28 is: 218,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,426.16 : 396,245.34 = 146,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,426.16/396,245.34 = 146,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,426.16x = 396,245.34 × 146,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,426.16x = 57,903,838,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,903,838,728.24/264,426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,979.24

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