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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,799.20, 397,368.90 and 146,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,799.20, 397,368.90 and 146,555.40 is: 219,927.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,799.20 : 397,368.90 = 146,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,799.20/397,368.90 = 146,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,799.20x = 397,368.90 × 146,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,799.20x = 58,236,558,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,236,558,087.06/264,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,927.24

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