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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,848.64, 366,869.28 and 146,616.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,848.64, 366,869.28 and 146,616.64 is: 202,329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,848.64 : 366,869.28 = 146,616.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,848.64/366,869.28 = 146,616.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,848.64x = 366,869.28 × 146,616.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,848.64x = 53,789,141,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,789,141,152.82/265,848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,329.95

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