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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,759.81, 272,833.23 and 146,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,759.81, 272,833.23 and 146,200.70 is: 201,701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,759.81 : 272,833.23 = 146,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,759.81/272,833.23 = 146,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,759.81x = 272,833.23 × 146,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,759.81x = 39,888,409,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,888,409,209.26/197,759.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,701.29

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