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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,304.24, 399,001.68 and 146,461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,304.24, 399,001.68 and 146,461.50 is: 219,442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,304.24 : 399,001.68 = 146,461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,304.24/399,001.68 = 146,461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,304.24x = 399,001.68 × 146,461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,304.24x = 58,438,384,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,438,384,555.32/266,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,442.19

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