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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,975.67, 205,419.44 and 139,527.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,975.67, 205,419.44 and 139,527.83 is: 192,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,975.67 : 205,419.44 = 139,527.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,975.67/205,419.44 = 139,527.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,975.67x = 205,419.44 × 139,527.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,975.67x = 28,661,729,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,661,729,565.38/148,975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,392.01

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