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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,883.60, 397,325.40 and 146,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,883.60, 397,325.40 and 146,785.60 is: 220,178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,883.60 : 397,325.40 = 146,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,883.60/397,325.40 = 146,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,883.60x = 397,325.40 × 146,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,883.60x = 58,321,647,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,321,647,234.24/264,883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,178.40

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