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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,264.40, 294,094.20 and 146,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,264.40, 294,094.20 and 146,109.20 is: 218,938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,264.40 : 294,094.20 = 146,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,264.40/294,094.20 = 146,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,264.40x = 294,094.20 × 146,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,264.40x = 42,969,868,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,969,868,286.64/196,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,938.68

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