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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,892.84, 273,016.44 and 146,333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,892.84, 273,016.44 and 146,333.64 is: 201,884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,892.84 : 273,016.44 = 146,333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,892.84/273,016.44 = 146,333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,892.84x = 273,016.44 × 146,333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,892.84x = 39,951,489,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,951,489,445.04/197,892.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,884.46

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