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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,930.37, 398,969.39 and 147,684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,930.37, 398,969.39 and 147,684.76 is: 221,568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,930.37 : 398,969.39 = 147,684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,930.37/398,969.39 = 147,684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,930.37x = 398,969.39 × 147,684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,930.37x = 58,921,698,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,921,698,609.50/265,930.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,568.14

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