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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,844.64, 366,863.76 and 146,612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,844.64, 366,863.76 and 146,612.64 is: 202,324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,844.64 : 366,863.76 = 146,612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,844.64/366,863.76 = 146,612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,844.64x = 366,863.76 × 146,612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,844.64x = 53,786,864,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786,864,373.93/265,844.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,324.43

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