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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,836.88, 366,849.48 and 146,604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,836.88, 366,849.48 and 146,604.88 is: 202,311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,836.88 : 366,849.48 = 146,604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,836.88/366,849.48 = 146,604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,836.88x = 366,849.48 × 146,604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,836.88x = 53,781,923,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,781,923,993.46/265,836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,311.75

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