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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,471.68, 366,350.76 and 146,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,471.68, 366,350.76 and 146,239.68 is: 201,810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,471.68 : 366,350.76 = 146,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,471.68/366,350.76 = 146,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,471.68x = 366,350.76 × 146,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,471.68x = 53,575,017,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575,017,910.16/265,471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,810.67

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