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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,595.63, 366,521.96 and 146,363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,595.63, 366,521.96 and 146,363.63 is: 201,981.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,595.63 : 366,521.96 = 146,363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,595.63/366,521.96 = 146,363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,595.63x = 366,521.96 × 146,363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,595.63x = 53,645,483,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,645,483,073.61/265,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,981.80

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