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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,794, 366,795.72 and 146,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,794, 366,795.72 and 146,562 is: 202,255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,794 : 366,795.72 = 146,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,794/366,795.72 = 146,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,794x = 366,795.72 × 146,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,794x = 53,758,314,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,758,314,314.64/265,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,255.56

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