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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,371.97, 364,835.46 and 146,500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,371.97, 364,835.46 and 146,500.88 is: 202,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,371.97 : 364,835.46 = 146,500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,371.97/364,835.46 = 146,500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,371.97x = 364,835.46 × 146,500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,371.97x = 53,448,717,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,448,717,338.66/264,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,172.40

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