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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,857.80, 286,286.70 and 146,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,857.80, 286,286.70 and 146,707.40 is: 220,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,857.80 : 286,286.70 = 146,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,857.80/286,286.70 = 146,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,857.80x = 286,286.70 × 146,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,857.80x = 42,000,377,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000,377,411.58/190,857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,061.10

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