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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,757.45, 272,829.95 and 146,198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,757.45, 272,829.95 and 146,198.35 is: 201,698.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,757.45 : 272,829.95 = 146,198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,757.45/272,829.95 = 146,198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,757.45x = 272,829.95 × 146,198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,757.45x = 39,887,287,156.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,887,287,156.43/197,757.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,698.03

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