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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,439.20, 293,158.80 and 146,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,439.20, 293,158.80 and 146,287.20 is: 219,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,439.20 : 293,158.80 = 146,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,439.20/293,158.80 = 146,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,439.20x = 293,158.80 × 146,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,439.20x = 42,885,380,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885,380,007.36/195,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,430.80

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