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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,930.40, 208,036 and 148,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,930.40, 208,036 and 148,930.40 is: 208,036

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,930.40 : 208,036 = 148,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,930.40/208,036 = 148,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,930.40x = 208,036 × 148,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,930.40x = 30,982,884,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,982,884,694.40/148,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,036

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