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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,607.50, 366,538.36 and 146,375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,607.50, 366,538.36 and 146,375.50 is: 201,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,607.50 : 366,538.36 = 146,375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,607.50/366,538.36 = 146,375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,607.50x = 366,538.36 × 146,375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,607.50x = 53,652,235,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,652,235,714.18/265,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,998.20

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