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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,439.52, 366,306.56 and 146,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,439.52, 366,306.56 and 146,207.52 is: 201,766.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,439.52 : 366,306.56 = 146,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,439.52/366,306.56 = 146,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,439.52x = 366,306.56 × 146,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,439.52x = 53,556,773,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,556,773,697.33/265,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,766.39

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