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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,882.60, 397,323.90 and 146,784.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,882.60, 397,323.90 and 146,784.60 is: 220,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,882.60 : 397,323.90 = 146,784.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,882.60/397,323.90 = 146,784.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,882.60x = 397,323.90 × 146,784.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,882.60x = 58,321,029,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,321,029,731.94/264,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,176.90

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