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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,334.19, 270,952.56 and 147,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,334.19, 270,952.56 and 147,849.30 is: 204,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,334.19 : 270,952.56 = 147,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,334.19/270,952.56 = 147,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,334.19x = 270,952.56 × 147,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,334.19x = 40,060,146,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,060,146,329.21/196,334.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,040.60

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