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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,427.16, 396,246.84 and 146,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,427.16, 396,246.84 and 146,132.28 is: 218,980.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,427.16 : 396,246.84 = 146,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,427.16/396,246.84 = 146,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,427.16x = 396,246.84 × 146,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,427.16x = 57,904,454,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,904,454,172.00/264,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,980.74

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