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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,759.45, 272,832.71 and 146,200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,759.45, 272,832.71 and 146,200.35 is: 201,700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,759.45 : 272,832.71 = 146,200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,759.45/272,832.71 = 146,200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,759.45x = 272,832.71 × 146,200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,759.45x = 39,888,237,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,888,237,693.45/197,759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,700.79

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