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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,855.02, 366,869.79 and 146,623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,855.02, 366,869.79 and 146,623.02 is: 202,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,855.02 : 366,869.79 = 146,623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,855.02/366,869.79 = 146,623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,855.02x = 366,869.79 × 146,623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,855.02x = 53,791,556,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,791,556,556.57/265,855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,334.18

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