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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,388.40, 294,280.20 and 146,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,388.40, 294,280.20 and 146,233.20 is: 219,124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,388.40 : 294,280.20 = 146,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,388.40/294,280.20 = 146,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,388.40x = 294,280.20 × 146,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,388.40x = 43,033,535,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,033,535,342.64/196,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,124.63

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