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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,273.40, 294,107.70 and 146,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,273.40, 294,107.70 and 146,118.20 is: 218,952.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,273.40 : 294,107.70 = 146,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,273.40/294,107.70 = 146,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,273.40x = 294,107.70 × 146,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,273.40x = 42,974,487,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,974,487,730.14/196,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,952.17

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