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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,403.96, 268,289.82 and 146,572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,403.96, 268,289.82 and 146,572.92 is: 202,279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,403.96 : 268,289.82 = 146,572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,403.96/268,289.82 = 146,572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,403.96x = 268,289.82 × 146,572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,403.96x = 39,324,022,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,324,022,323.67/194,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,279.94

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