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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,863.52, 366,881.50 and 146,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,863.52, 366,881.50 and 146,631.52 is: 202,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,863.52 : 366,881.50 = 146,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,863.52/366,881.50 = 146,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,863.52x = 366,881.50 × 146,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,863.52x = 53,796,392,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,796,392,004.88/265,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,345.90

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