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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,437.61, 292,861.17 and 145,282.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,437.61, 292,861.17 and 145,282.41 is: 217,704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,437.61 : 292,861.17 = 145,282.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,437.61/292,861.17 = 145,282.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,437.61x = 292,861.17 × 145,282.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,437.61x = 42,547,576,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,576,573.02/195,437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,704.14

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