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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,312.57, 292,966.71 and 148,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,312.57, 292,966.71 and 148,216.96 is: 222,323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,312.57 : 292,966.71 = 148,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,312.57/292,966.71 = 148,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,312.57x = 292,966.71 × 148,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,312.57x = 43,422,635,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,422,635,137.40/195,312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,323.81

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