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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,856.52, 366,871.84 and 146,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,856.52, 366,871.84 and 146,624.52 is: 202,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,856.52 : 366,871.84 = 146,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,856.52/366,871.84 = 146,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,856.52x = 366,871.84 × 146,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,856.52x = 53,792,407,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,792,407,441.52/265,856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,336.24

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