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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,048.40, 286,864.20 and 146,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,048.40, 286,864.20 and 146,725.20 is: 220,311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,048.40 : 286,864.20 = 146,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,048.40/286,864.20 = 146,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,048.40x = 286,864.20 × 146,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,048.40x = 42,090,207,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090,207,117.84/191,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,311.75

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