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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,821.40, 397,232.10 and 146,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,821.40, 397,232.10 and 146,431.80 is: 219,647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,821.40 : 397,232.10 = 146,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,821.40/397,232.10 = 146,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,821.40x = 397,232.10 × 146,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,821.40x = 58,167,411,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,167,411,420.78/264,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,647.70

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