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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,394.96, 268,277.40 and 146,563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,394.96, 268,277.40 and 146,563.92 is: 202,267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,394.96 : 268,277.40 = 146,563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,394.96/268,277.40 = 146,563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,394.96x = 268,277.40 × 146,563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,394.96x = 39,319,787,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,319,787,391.41/194,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,267.52

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