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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,439.30, 301,830.90 and 148,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,439.30, 301,830.90 and 148,295.20 is: 222,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,439.30 : 301,830.90 = 148,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,439.30/301,830.90 = 148,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,439.30x = 301,830.90 × 148,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,439.30x = 44,760,073,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,760,073,681.68/201,439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,201.30

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