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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,447.40, 302,171.10 and 148,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,447.40, 302,171.10 and 148,959.40 is: 223,439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,447.40 : 302,171.10 = 148,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,447.40/302,171.10 = 148,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,447.40x = 302,171.10 × 148,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,447.40x = 45,011,225,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,011,225,753.34/201,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,439.10

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