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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,372.72, 364,836.50 and 146,501.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,372.72, 364,836.50 and 146,501.63 is: 202,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,372.72 : 364,836.50 = 146,501.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,372.72/364,836.50 = 146,501.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,372.72x = 364,836.50 × 146,501.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,372.72x = 53,449,143,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449,143,211.84/264,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,173.44

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