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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,605.63, 366,535.77 and 146,373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,605.63, 366,535.77 and 146,373.63 is: 201,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,605.63 : 366,535.77 = 146,373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,605.63/366,535.77 = 146,373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,605.63x = 366,535.77 × 146,373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,605.63x = 53,651,171,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651,171,179.75/265,605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,995.61

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