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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,402.46, 268,287.75 and 146,571.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,402.46, 268,287.75 and 146,571.42 is: 202,277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,402.46 : 268,287.75 = 146,571.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,402.46/268,287.75 = 146,571.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,402.46x = 268,287.75 × 146,571.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,402.46x = 39,323,316,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,316,486.11/194,402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,277.87

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