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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,759.95, 272,833.40 and 146,200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,759.95, 272,833.40 and 146,200.85 is: 201,701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,759.95 : 272,833.40 = 146,200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,759.95/272,833.40 = 146,200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,759.95x = 272,833.40 × 146,200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,759.95x = 39,888,474,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,888,474,988.39/197,759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,701.48

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