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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,290.24, 366,100.32 and 146,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,290.24, 366,100.32 and 146,058.24 is: 201,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,290.24 : 366,100.32 = 146,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,290.24/366,100.32 = 146,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,290.24x = 366,100.32 × 146,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,290.24x = 53,471,968,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471,968,402.64/265,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,560.25

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