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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,852.52, 295,004.27 and 148,781.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,852.52, 295,004.27 and 148,781.66 is: 222,965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,852.52 : 295,004.27 = 148,781.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,852.52/295,004.27 = 148,781.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,852.52x = 295,004.27 × 148,781.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,852.52x = 43,891,224,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,891,224,253.78/196,852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,965.01

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