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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,291.23, 292,934.75 and 148,195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,291.23, 292,934.75 and 148,195.55 is: 222,291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,291.23 : 292,934.75 = 148,195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,291.23/292,934.75 = 148,195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,291.23x = 292,934.75 × 148,195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,291.23x = 43,411,626,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,411,626,808.24/195,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,291.74

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