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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,438, 366,304.44 and 146,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,438, 366,304.44 and 146,206 is: 201,764.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,438 : 366,304.44 = 146,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,438/366,304.44 = 146,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,438x = 366,304.44 × 146,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,438x = 53,555,906,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,555,906,954.64/265,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,764.28

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