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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,591.38, 366,516.11 and 146,359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,591.38, 366,516.11 and 146,359.38 is: 201,975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,591.38 : 366,516.11 = 146,359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,591.38/366,516.11 = 146,359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,591.38x = 366,516.11 × 146,359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,591.38x = 53,643,070,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,643,070,619.61/265,591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,975.95

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