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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,481.76, 366,348.24 and 146,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,481.76, 366,348.24 and 146,249.76 is: 201,815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,481.76 : 366,348.24 = 146,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,481.76/366,348.24 = 146,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,481.76x = 366,348.24 × 146,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,481.76x = 53,578,342,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,578,342,176.42/265,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,815.53

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