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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,982.66, 270,458.76 and 146,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,982.66, 270,458.76 and 146,837.26 is: 202,637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,982.66 : 270,458.76 = 146,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,982.66/270,458.76 = 146,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,982.66x = 270,458.76 × 146,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,982.66x = 39,713,423,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,713,423,261.40/195,982.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,637.43

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