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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,375.40, 294,260.70 and 146,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,375.40, 294,260.70 and 146,220.20 is: 219,105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,375.40 : 294,260.70 = 146,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,375.40/294,260.70 = 146,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,375.40x = 294,260.70 × 146,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,375.40x = 43,026,858,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,026,858,406.14/196,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,105.13

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