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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,473.18, 366,352.83 and 146,241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,473.18, 366,352.83 and 146,241.18 is: 201,812.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,473.18 : 366,352.83 = 146,241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,473.18/366,352.83 = 146,241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,473.18x = 366,352.83 × 146,241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,473.18x = 53,575,870,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575,870,155.54/265,473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,812.74

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