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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,520.95, 399,855.69 and 148,275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,520.95, 399,855.69 and 148,275.33 is: 222,454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,520.95 : 399,855.69 = 148,275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,520.95/399,855.69 = 148,275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,520.95x = 399,855.69 × 148,275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,520.95x = 59,288,732,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,288,732,887.67/266,520.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,454.31

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