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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,610.50, 366,542.49 and 146,378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,610.50, 366,542.49 and 146,378.50 is: 202,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,610.50 : 366,542.49 = 146,378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,610.50/366,542.49 = 146,378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,610.50x = 366,542.49 × 146,378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,610.50x = 53,653,939,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,653,939,872.47/265,610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,002.33

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