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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,101.47, 399,328.49 and 146,242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,101.47, 399,328.49 and 146,242.12 is: 219,460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,101.47 : 399,328.49 = 146,242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,101.47/399,328.49 = 146,242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,101.47x = 399,328.49 × 146,242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,101.47x = 58,398,645,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,398,645,818.76/266,101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,460.07

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