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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,546.78, 292,786.75 and 148,017.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,546.78, 292,786.75 and 148,017.81 is: 221,622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,546.78 : 292,786.75 = 148,017.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,546.78/292,786.75 = 148,017.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,546.78x = 292,786.75 × 148,017.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,546.78x = 43,337,652,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,337,652,344.60/195,546.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,622.94

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