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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,472.68, 366,352.14 and 146,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,472.68, 366,352.14 and 146,240.68 is: 201,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,472.68 : 366,352.14 = 146,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,472.68/366,352.14 = 146,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,472.68x = 366,352.14 × 146,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,472.68x = 53,575,586,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575,586,073.06/265,472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,812.05

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