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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,200.20, 399,591.90 and 148,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,200.20, 399,591.90 and 148,102.20 is: 222,315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,200.20 : 399,591.90 = 148,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,200.20/399,591.90 = 148,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,200.20x = 399,591.90 × 148,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,200.20x = 59,180,439,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180,439,492.18/266,200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,315.53

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