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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,787.20, 397,350.90 and 146,543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,787.20, 397,350.90 and 146,543.40 is: 219,909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,787.20 : 397,350.90 = 146,543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,787.20/397,350.90 = 146,543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,787.20x = 397,350.90 × 146,543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,787.20x = 58,229,151,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229,151,879.06/264,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,909.24

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