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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,481.18, 366,363.87 and 146,249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,481.18, 366,363.87 and 146,249.18 is: 201,823.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,481.18 : 366,363.87 = 146,249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,481.18/366,363.87 = 146,249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,481.18x = 366,363.87 × 146,249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,481.18x = 53,580,415,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580,415,569.13/265,481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,823.78

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