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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,194.19, 366,006.56 and 148,920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,194.19, 366,006.56 and 148,920.72 is: 205,532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,194.19 : 366,006.56 = 148,920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,194.19/366,006.56 = 148,920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,194.19x = 366,006.56 × 148,920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,194.19x = 54,505,960,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,505,960,439.92/265,194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,532.26

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