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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,606.63, 366,537.15 and 146,374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,606.63, 366,537.15 and 146,374.63 is: 201,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,606.63 : 366,537.15 = 146,374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,606.63/366,537.15 = 146,374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,606.63x = 366,537.15 × 146,374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,606.63x = 53,651,739,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651,739,712.50/265,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,996.99

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