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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,606.88, 366,537.50 and 146,374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,606.88, 366,537.50 and 146,374.88 is: 201,997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,606.88 : 366,537.50 = 146,374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,606.88/366,537.50 = 146,374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,606.88x = 366,537.50 × 146,374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,606.88x = 53,651,882,578
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651,882,578/265,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,997.34

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