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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,378.96, 268,255.32 and 146,547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,378.96, 268,255.32 and 146,547.92 is: 202,245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,378.96 : 268,255.32 = 146,547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,378.96/268,255.32 = 146,547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,378.96x = 268,255.32 × 146,547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,378.96x = 39,312,259,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,312,259,174.93/194,378.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,245.44

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