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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,761.56, 272,835.65 and 146,202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,761.56, 272,835.65 and 146,202.46 is: 201,703.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,761.56 : 272,835.65 = 146,202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,761.56/272,835.65 = 146,202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,761.56x = 272,835.65 × 146,202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,761.56x = 39,889,243,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889,243,205.70/197,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,703.72

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