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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,249.57, 397,878.54 and 147,668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,249.57, 397,878.54 and 147,668.26 is: 221,504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,249.57 : 397,878.54 = 147,668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,249.57/397,878.54 = 147,668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,249.57x = 397,878.54 × 147,668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,249.57x = 58,754,031,693.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,754,031,693.14/265,249.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,504.72

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