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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,681.84, 400,012.08 and 146,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,681.84, 400,012.08 and 146,976.08 is: 220,458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,681.84 : 400,012.08 = 146,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,681.84/400,012.08 = 146,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,681.84x = 400,012.08 × 146,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,681.84x = 58,792,208,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,792,208,471.08/266,681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,458.24

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