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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,857.52, 366,873.22 and 146,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,857.52, 366,873.22 and 146,625.52 is: 202,337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,857.52 : 366,873.22 = 146,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,857.52/366,873.22 = 146,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,857.52x = 366,873.22 × 146,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,857.52x = 53,792,976,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,792,976,656.57/265,857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,337.62

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