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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,843, 366,863.36 and 146,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,843, 366,863.36 and 146,611 is: 202,323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,843 : 366,863.36 = 146,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,843/366,863.36 = 146,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,843x = 366,863.36 × 146,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,843x = 53,786,204,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786,204,072.96/265,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,323.19

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