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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,466.50, 366,343.80 and 146,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,466.50, 366,343.80 and 146,234.50 is: 201,803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,466.50 : 366,343.80 = 146,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,466.50/366,343.80 = 146,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,466.50x = 366,343.80 × 146,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,466.50x = 53,572,102,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572,102,421.10/265,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,803.63

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