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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,605.88, 366,536.12 and 146,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,605.88, 366,536.12 and 146,373.88 is: 201,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,605.88 : 366,536.12 = 146,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,605.88/366,536.12 = 146,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,605.88x = 366,536.12 × 146,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,605.88x = 53,651,314,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651,314,044.55/265,605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,995.96

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