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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,396.96, 268,280.16 and 146,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,396.96, 268,280.16 and 146,565.92 is: 202,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,396.96 : 268,280.16 = 146,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,396.96/268,280.16 = 146,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,396.96x = 268,280.16 × 146,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,396.96x = 39,320,728,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,320,728,468.15/194,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,270.28

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