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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,981.66, 270,457.38 and 146,836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,981.66, 270,457.38 and 146,836.26 is: 202,636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,981.66 : 270,457.38 = 146,836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,981.66/270,457.38 = 146,836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,981.66x = 270,457.38 × 146,836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,981.66x = 39,712,950,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,712,950,168.60/195,981.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,636.05

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