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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,891.80, 286,337.70 and 146,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,891.80, 286,337.70 and 146,741.40 is: 220,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,891.80 : 286,337.70 = 146,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,891.80/286,337.70 = 146,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,891.80x = 286,337.70 × 146,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,891.80x = 42,017,594,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017,594,970.78/190,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,112.10

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