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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,229.20, 398,825.40 and 147,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,229.20, 398,825.40 and 147,688.40 is: 221,245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,229.20 : 398,825.40 = 147,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,229.20/398,825.40 = 147,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,229.20x = 398,825.40 × 147,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,229.20x = 58,901,885,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,901,885,205.36/266,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,245.02

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