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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,102.47, 399,329.99 and 146,243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,102.47, 399,329.99 and 146,243.12 is: 219,461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,102.47 : 399,329.99 = 146,243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,102.47/399,329.99 = 146,243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,102.47x = 399,329.99 × 146,243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,102.47x = 58,399,263,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,399,263,647.17/266,102.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,461.56

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