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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,511.20, 396,936.90 and 146,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,511.20, 396,936.90 and 146,267.40 is: 219,495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,511.20 : 396,936.90 = 146,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,511.20/396,936.90 = 146,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,511.20x = 396,936.90 × 146,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,511.20x = 58,058,928,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,058,928,327.06/264,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,495.16

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