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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,220.19, 260,852.58 and 148,863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,220.19, 260,852.58 and 148,863.96 is: 205,218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,220.19 : 260,852.58 = 148,863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,220.19/260,852.58 = 148,863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,220.19x = 260,852.58 × 148,863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,220.19x = 38,831,548,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831,548,035.02/189,220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,218.85

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