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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,268.06, 399,555.54 and 147,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,268.06, 399,555.54 and 147,929.40 is: 221,979.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,268.06 : 399,555.54 = 147,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,268.06/399,555.54 = 147,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,268.06x = 399,555.54 × 147,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,268.06x = 59,106,011,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,106,011,298.88/266,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,979.35

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