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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,175.43, 261,912.63 and 146,995.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,175.43, 261,912.63 and 146,995.85 is: 202,445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,175.43 : 261,912.63 = 146,995.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,175.43/261,912.63 = 146,995.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,175.43x = 261,912.63 × 146,995.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,175.43x = 38,500,068,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,500,068,363.02/190,175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,445.02

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