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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,298.38, 265,467.18 and 146,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,298.38, 265,467.18 and 146,601.42 is: 202,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,298.38 : 265,467.18 = 146,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,298.38/265,467.18 = 146,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,298.38x = 265,467.18 × 146,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,298.38x = 38,917,865,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,917,865,551.40/192,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,382.70

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