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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,694.40, 397,041.60 and 146,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,694.40, 397,041.60 and 146,304.80 is: 219,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,694.40 : 397,041.60 = 146,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,694.40/397,041.60 = 146,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,694.40x = 397,041.60 × 146,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,694.40x = 58,089,091,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,089,091,879.68/264,694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,457.20

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