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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,762.62, 398,630.16 and 146,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,762.62, 398,630.16 and 146,049.48 is: 219,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,762.62 : 398,630.16 = 146,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,762.62/398,630.16 = 146,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,762.62x = 398,630.16 × 146,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,762.62x = 58,219,727,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,219,727,580.32/265,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,066.65

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