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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,761.06, 272,834.96 and 146,201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,761.06, 272,834.96 and 146,201.96 is: 201,703.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,761.06 : 272,834.96 = 146,201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,761.06/272,834.96 = 146,201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,761.06x = 272,834.96 × 146,201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,761.06x = 39,889,005,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889,005,908.52/197,761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,703.03

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