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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,241.40, 294,059.70 and 146,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,241.40, 294,059.70 and 146,086.20 is: 218,904.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,241.40 : 294,059.70 = 146,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,241.40/294,059.70 = 146,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,241.40x = 294,059.70 × 146,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,241.40x = 42,958,064,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,958,064,146.14/196,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,904.19

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