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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,759.06, 272,832.20 and 146,199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,759.06, 272,832.20 and 146,199.95 is: 201,700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,759.06 : 272,832.20 = 146,199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,759.06/272,832.20 = 146,199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,759.06x = 272,832.20 × 146,199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,759.06x = 39,888,053,267.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,888,053,267.39/197,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,700.26

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