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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,568.42, 264,395.88 and 146,160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,568.42, 264,395.88 and 146,160.54 is: 201,725.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,568.42 : 264,395.88 = 146,160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,568.42/264,395.88 = 146,160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,568.42x = 264,395.88 × 146,160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,568.42x = 38,644,244,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644,244,594.58/191,568.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,725.55

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