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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,837.58, 399,860.28 and 148,345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,837.58, 399,860.28 and 148,345.92 is: 222,298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,837.58 : 399,860.28 = 148,345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,837.58/399,860.28 = 148,345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,837.58x = 399,860.28 × 148,345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,837.58x = 59,317,641,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,317,641,108.06/266,837.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,298.68

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