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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,412.50, 366,269.25 and 146,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,412.50, 366,269.25 and 146,180.50 is: 201,729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,412.50 : 366,269.25 = 146,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,412.50/366,269.25 = 146,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,412.50x = 366,269.25 × 146,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,412.50x = 53,541,422,099.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,541,422,099.63/265,412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,729.09

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