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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,151.72, 399,380.68 and 147,813.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,151.72, 399,380.68 and 147,813.16 is: 221,804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,151.72 : 399,380.68 = 147,813.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,151.72/399,380.68 = 147,813.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,151.72x = 399,380.68 × 147,813.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,151.72x = 59,033,720,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,033,720,353.75/266,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,804.77

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