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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,596.63, 366,523.34 and 146,364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,596.63, 366,523.34 and 146,364.63 is: 201,983.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,596.63 : 366,523.34 = 146,364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,596.63/366,523.34 = 146,364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,596.63x = 366,523.34 × 146,364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,596.63x = 53,646,053,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,646,053,045.46/265,596.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,983.18

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