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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,430.20, 396,815.40 and 146,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,430.20, 396,815.40 and 146,186.40 is: 219,373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,430.20 : 396,815.40 = 146,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,430.20/396,815.40 = 146,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,430.20x = 396,815.40 × 146,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,430.20x = 58,009,014,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,009,014,790.56/264,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,373.64

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