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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,276.24, 366,081.16 and 146,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,276.24, 366,081.16 and 146,044.24 is: 201,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,276.24 : 366,081.16 = 146,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,276.24/366,081.16 = 146,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,276.24x = 366,081.16 × 146,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,276.24x = 53,464,044,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,464,044,790.52/265,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,541.02

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