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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,311.57, 292,965.21 and 148,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,311.57, 292,965.21 and 148,215.96 is: 222,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,311.57 : 292,965.21 = 148,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,311.57/292,965.21 = 148,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,311.57x = 292,965.21 × 148,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,311.57x = 43,422,119,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,422,119,846.75/195,311.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,322.32

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