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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,036.92, 398,419.74 and 147,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,036.92, 398,419.74 and 147,414.04 is: 220,768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,036.92 : 398,419.74 = 147,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,036.92/398,419.74 = 147,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,036.92x = 398,419.74 × 147,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,036.92x = 58,732,663,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,732,663,489.15/266,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,768.84

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