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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,851.52, 366,864.96 and 146,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,851.52, 366,864.96 and 146,619.52 is: 202,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,851.52 : 366,864.96 = 146,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,851.52/366,864.96 = 146,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,851.52x = 366,864.96 × 146,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,851.52x = 53,789,564,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,789,564,340.02/265,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,329.35

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