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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,596.75, 366,523.52 and 146,364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,596.75, 366,523.52 and 146,364.75 is: 201,983.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,596.75 : 366,523.52 = 146,364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,596.75/366,523.52 = 146,364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,596.75x = 366,523.52 × 146,364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,596.75x = 53,646,122,642.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,646,122,642.10/265,596.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,983.36

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