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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,546.74, 294,966.56 and 146,062.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,546.74, 294,966.56 and 146,062.07 is: 219,201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,546.74 : 294,966.56 = 146,062.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,546.74/294,966.56 = 146,062.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,546.74x = 294,966.56 × 146,062.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,546.74x = 43,083,426,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083,426,330.83/196,546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,201.94

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