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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,376.96, 268,252.56 and 146,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,376.96, 268,252.56 and 146,545.92 is: 202,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,376.96 : 268,252.56 = 146,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,376.96/268,252.56 = 146,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,376.96x = 268,252.56 × 146,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,376.96x = 39,311,318,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,311,318,197.56/194,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,242.68

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