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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,145.20, 398,634.60 and 141,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,145.20, 398,634.60 and 141,340.40 is: 211,700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,145.20 : 398,634.60 = 141,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,145.20/398,634.60 = 141,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,145.20x = 398,634.60 × 141,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,145.20x = 56,343,173,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,343,173,817.84/266,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,700.88

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