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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,277.40, 294,113.70 and 146,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,277.40, 294,113.70 and 146,122.20 is: 218,958.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,277.40 : 294,113.70 = 146,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,277.40/294,113.70 = 146,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,277.40x = 294,113.70 × 146,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,277.40x = 42,976,540,894.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,976,540,894.14/196,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,958.17

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