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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,761.67, 291,373.86 and 147,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,761.67, 291,373.86 and 147,512.90 is: 220,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,761.67 : 291,373.86 = 147,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,761.67/291,373.86 = 147,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,761.67x = 291,373.86 × 147,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,761.67x = 42,981,401,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,981,401,885.66/194,761.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,687.18

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