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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,274.40, 294,109.20 and 146,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,274.40, 294,109.20 and 146,119.20 is: 218,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,274.40 : 294,109.20 = 146,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,274.40/294,109.20 = 146,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,274.40x = 294,109.20 × 146,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,274.40x = 42,975,001,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,975,001,016.64/196,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,953.67

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