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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,512.68, 366,407.34 and 146,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,512.68, 366,407.34 and 146,280.68 is: 201,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,512.68 : 366,407.34 = 146,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,512.68/366,407.34 = 146,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,512.68x = 366,407.34 × 146,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,512.68x = 53,598,314,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,598,314,852.19/265,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,867.25

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