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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,050.90, 286,867.95 and 146,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,050.90, 286,867.95 and 146,727.70 is: 220,315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,050.90 : 286,867.95 = 146,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,050.90/286,867.95 = 146,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,050.90x = 286,867.95 × 146,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,050.90x = 42,091,474,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091,474,507.22/191,050.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,315.50

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