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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,464.40, 290,196.60 and 146,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,464.40, 290,196.60 and 146,225.20 is: 219,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,464.40 : 290,196.60 = 146,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,464.40/290,196.60 = 146,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,464.40x = 290,196.60 × 146,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,464.40x = 42,434,055,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,434,055,874.32/193,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,337.80

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