Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,600, 366,528 and 146,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 265,600, 366,528 and 146,368 is: 201,987.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,600 : 366,528 = 146,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,600/366,528 = 146,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,600x = 366,528 × 146,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,600x = 53,647,970,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,647,970,304/265,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,987.84
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