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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,478.43, 366,360.08 and 146,246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,478.43, 366,360.08 and 146,246.43 is: 201,819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,478.43 : 366,360.08 = 146,246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,478.43/366,360.08 = 146,246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,478.43x = 366,360.08 × 146,246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,478.43x = 53,578,853,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,578,853,063.28/265,478.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,819.99

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