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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,829.80, 286,244.70 and 146,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,829.80, 286,244.70 and 146,679.40 is: 220,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,829.80 : 286,244.70 = 146,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,829.80/286,244.70 = 146,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,829.80x = 286,244.70 × 146,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,829.80x = 41,986,200,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,986,200,849.18/190,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,019.10

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