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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,664.04, 366,616.38 and 146,432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,664.04, 366,616.38 and 146,432.04 is: 202,076.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,664.04 : 366,616.38 = 146,432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,664.04/366,616.38 = 146,432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,664.04x = 366,616.38 × 146,432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,664.04x = 53,684,384,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,684,384,420.82/265,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,076.22

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