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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,005.40, 293,705.70 and 145,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,005.40, 293,705.70 and 145,850.20 is: 218,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,005.40 : 293,705.70 = 145,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,005.40/293,705.70 = 145,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,005.40x = 293,705.70 × 145,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,005.40x = 42,837,035,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837,035,086.14/196,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,550.28

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