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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,599.88, 366,527.83 and 146,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,599.88, 366,527.83 and 146,367.88 is: 201,987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,599.88 : 366,527.83 = 146,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,599.88/366,527.83 = 146,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,599.88x = 366,527.83 × 146,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,599.88x = 53,647,901,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,647,901,438.10/265,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,987.67

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