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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,889.80, 286,334.70 and 146,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,889.80, 286,334.70 and 146,739.40 is: 220,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,889.80 : 286,334.70 = 146,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,889.80/286,334.70 = 146,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,889.80x = 286,334.70 × 146,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,889.80x = 42,016,582,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016,582,077.18/190,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,109.10

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