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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,737, 366,717.06 and 146,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,737, 366,717.06 and 146,505 is: 202,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,737 : 366,717.06 = 146,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,737/366,717.06 = 146,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,737x = 366,717.06 × 146,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,737x = 53,725,882,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,725,882,875.30/265,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,176.90

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