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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,986, 367,060.68 and 146,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,986, 367,060.68 and 146,754 is: 202,520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,986 : 367,060.68 = 146,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,986/367,060.68 = 146,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,986x = 367,060.68 × 146,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,986x = 53,867,623,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,867,623,032.72/265,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,520.52

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