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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,762.62, 291,375.28 and 147,513.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,762.62, 291,375.28 and 147,513.86 is: 220,688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,762.62 : 291,375.28 = 147,513.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,762.62/291,375.28 = 147,513.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,762.62x = 291,375.28 × 147,513.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,762.62x = 42,981,892,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,981,892,261.38/194,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,688.61

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