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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,727.40, 302,072.70 and 148,850.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,727.40, 302,072.70 and 148,850.60 is: 222,893.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,727.40 : 302,072.70 = 148,850.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,727.40/302,072.70 = 148,850.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,727.40x = 302,072.70 × 148,850.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,727.40x = 44,963,702,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,963,702,638.62/201,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,893.38

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