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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,839.08, 399,862.53 and 148,347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,839.08, 399,862.53 and 148,347.42 is: 222,300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,839.08 : 399,862.53 = 148,347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,839.08/399,862.53 = 148,347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,839.08x = 399,862.53 × 148,347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,839.08x = 59,318,574,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318,574,680.17/266,839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,300.93

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