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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,001.40, 293,699.70 and 145,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,001.40, 293,699.70 and 145,846.20 is: 218,544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,001.40 : 293,699.70 = 145,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,001.40/293,699.70 = 145,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,001.40x = 293,699.70 × 145,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,001.40x = 42,834,985,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,834,985,186.14/196,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,544.28

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