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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,462.40, 288,985.20 and 148,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,462.40, 288,985.20 and 148,139.20 is: 222,433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,462.40 : 288,985.20 = 148,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,462.40/288,985.20 = 148,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,462.40x = 288,985.20 × 148,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,462.40x = 42,810,036,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,810,036,339.84/192,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,433.25

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